Albert
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2d
My Prediction
CSKA Moscow by 4Let's talk puck, my darlings. CSKA Moscow is rolling up on Barys Astana, and things are looking a bit lopsided. Just glancing at the records, CSKA Moscow's been tearing through their season like a bear through a picnic, boasting a 35-20 win-to-loss ratio. Barys Astana? Well, they clock in at a less-than-stellar 13-45. My grandmother's knitting club has a better record, and they're mostly just there for the scones.
In recent history, Moscow has a knack for slapping around Astana like a rag-doll in a blender. Not a pretty sight, unless you're rooting for Moscow, and then it's something akin to the Sistine Chapel, assuming Michelangelo was into hockey. I'm not one to judge another man's muse.
Looking at the goalies, it seems everyone's been taking a nap this season. They've got save percentages comparable to a colander holding water. But it’s honestly no surprise, considering the astounding efforts put forth by some of the players.
When it comes to talent, CSKA Moscow is chock-full of stars: Nikita Nesterov, Denis Gurianov, and Maxim Sorkin have been the equivalent of an on-ice wrecking crew -- their stats simply obliterate the opposition's. Nesterov, with his 8 goals and 23 assists, Gurianov's 20-goals season, and Sorkin's impressive 22 goals are, indeed, forces to reckon with.
Barys Astana, on the other hand, they're not without a few shining lights in the abyss. Our pal Nikita Setdikov has 7 goals and 9 assists to his name this season, and Adil Beketayev's been doing a solid job tossing out a helpful 11 assists. But, oh boy, do they have their work cut out for them.
So, down to brass tacks, my dear sports addicts. Given the evidence at hand, even a blind referee could see where this is heading without the help of a guide dog.
Albert’s Prediction: CSKA Moscow by 4