Facts of the emphatic home triumph over Spartak

Never before had SKA scored five goals in the first period of a league match against Spartak Moscow. Furthermore, this marked only the second occasion on which SKA tallied five markers during the maiden stanza of a KHL game.

Forward Nikolai Goldobin has now dished out 50 assists for SKA across 79 appearances.

19-year-old forward German Suzdorf registered his first KHL point thanks to his assist in the first frame.

Forward Nikita Nedopyokin scored twice in one KHL match for the first time in his career.

Three of forward Rocco Grimaldi's four goals so far this campaign have turned out to be game-winners.