It's time to shake off that chill from the Zamboni folks, because it's hockey time! Let's talk Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and Avangard Omsk, shall we?
Now, for those of you keeping score at home, you might know a thing or two about the Lokomotiv's gorgeous teamwork, led by players like Maxim Beryozkin with his 4 playoff goals, and Artur Kayumov, hitting back of the net 3 times this playoffs. Pure fireworks on ice, folks! Then there's Avangard Omsk, with Semyon Chistyakov and Reid Boucher paving their way through the playoffs, both scoring an impressive amount of goals for their team.
However, my grandma could tell you that games aren't won on stats alone! Take the recent games, for example. They've been trading victories back and forth more frequently than I trade barbs with my mother-in-law.
But let's face it, the previous record of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl speaks volumes; they've been slicing through competitions like a hot knife through butter, flaunting a 3-2 lead in the current playoff series.
On the flip side, Avangard Omsk, with a regular season record of 41-24, have put up a good fight, but look a tad pale next to the roaring steam engine that is Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, who finished regular season at an impressive 49-16.
So, our goalkeepers, folks. What- the save percentage? Oh, it's...Zero? That can't be right. Someone should check these stats...never mind. We don't have any sink or swim numbers for these guys, so let's hope they've been eating their Wheaties!
Okay sports fans, pay attention because I'm about to lay some wisdom down. Armed with the recent wins and the power players on the turf, my money's on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl to take home the bacon.
Albert’s Prediction: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl by 2