Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl by 3All right, let's talk pucks and sticks, shall we? Strap in, because we're headed for Semi-finals game 5 in the always thrilling Kontinental Hockey League world: Salavat Yulaev Ufa, making their stand at Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
With respect to the doormen of the goals, or the goalkeepers if you prefer fancy talk, we've got Alexander Samonov and Semyon Vyazovoy manning the gates for Salavat Yulaev Ufa. Surprise, surprise! Their Playoff and Season Stats are like a distracted kid's homework: absolutely blank. Jokes aside, we need some action from them. On the other side, for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, we've got Daniil Isayev who at least remembered to turn up for the season, netting 22 saves. Alexei Melnichuk, seems to have missed the stats bus completely.
As for the Top Players, Josh Leivo is one name you can't ignore for Salavat Yulaev Ufa. Last season's stats show us that Leivo did a tango with the puck, scoring 48 goals and making 38 assists. His teammate Sheldon Rempal is also proving his mettle in playoffs, contributing to their score with 6 goals and 12 whopping assists. On the ice for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, Maxim Beryozkin and Artur Kayumov are swooshing their way through the playoffs.
From the history books, it seems like Lokomotiv Yaroslavl has been having a field day with Salavat Yulaev Ufa, the current playoff series notching up a cozy 3-1 for Yaroslavl. A word to the wise, the past can't lace up its skates, but it does tend to echo on the ice, doesn't it?
Looking at the recent results, Ufa may be nursing some hits, but don't start playing that tiny violin yet, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl has been putting on quite the show. It's Yaroslavl's territory, and they've been defending it like a bear with a pot of honey.
Crack those knuckles, folks, because here's the forecast from my crystal puck:
Albert’s Prediction: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl by 3