SKA - Traktor - 1:0

In Saint Petersbrurg, SKA proved too strong for visitors HC Traktor Chelyabinsk, earning a tense 1:0 victory!

The only goal was scored by Alexander Barabanov after 16 minutes of play, as the forward twisted on the right flank and wristed a firm effort beyond opposing goalkeeper Vladislav Sukhachyov.

As time rolled on, Traktor pushed for a leveller, but Swedish goalkeeper Magnus Hellberg saved all 19 shots he faced to tally a well deserved shutout and steer SKA to a tense 1:0 triumph!

Match protocol:

SKA - Traktor - 1:0 (1:0, 0:0, 0:0)

Goals:

1:0 Barabanov (Plotnikov, Byvaltsev), 16.00

Goalkeepers: Hellberg - Sukhachyov

Shots on target: 31 - 19

Faceoffs: 30 - 25

Hits: 20 - 28

Penalty minutes: 4 - 8

Referees: Belov, Frano

16.11.2018.