As we look at this Kontinental Hockey League matchup between Admiral Vladivostok and Dynamo Moscow, there's a lot to unpack. Goalkeepers for both the teams have strangely remained inactive this season with 0% save rates. They make shadows in the goal look more productive.
When it comes to players on the attack, Admiral Vladivostok is sporting some seasoned ones. Nikita Soshnikov has netted 6 goals and 4 assists in the past month and Daniil Gutik is not far behind with 6 goals and 3 assists. And boy, don't get me started on Yegor Petukhov. His seasonal stats sound like a dream, racking up 15 goals overall. You've got to like those numbers.
Flipping the coin, Dynamo Moscow is graced with Max Comtois, who is a magnificent assist machine, counting 10 in the previous month. He also didn't forget to pocket 4 goals along the way. Artyom Mikheyev and Dmitri Rashevsky are scoring with regularity, each popping 5 goals last month. And Nikita Gusev? He's like a sports car–seems sleek with 14 goals his season.
Looking at the history book, these games have been epics. The last 3 matches have been rather wild, with each side taking a turn at victory.
The regular season records tell a tale of intensity. Dynamo Moscow has a slightly superior record with 22 wins, against Admiral's 18.
For the most recent outings, Admiral came out firing on all cylinders. The Navy Blue just won their past three matches with an impressive display of goal-scoring power. On the contrary, Dynamo had their light dimmed against Barys Astana in their last match.
With all things considered, it’s hard to overlook Admiral's potency in attack coupled with recent form, even though Dynamo Moscow have a slight edge overall.
Hence, drumroll please...
Albert’s Prediction: Admiral Vladivostok by 2