CSKA - SKA. Match facts

Both defenseman Alexander Nikishin (9+32) and forward Marat Khairullin (23+24) points made their 50th competitive appearances for SKA.

Thanks to his assist, forward Zakhar Bardakov set a personal record with 12 (5+7) points this season so far. His previous best was 11 (8+3) points in the 2020/2021 campaign for Vityaz Moscow Region.

CSKA Moscow became the first KHL club to defeat SKA in a minimum of 50 matches. 26 of their victories have been tallied in the regular season and 24 in the Gagarin Cup playoffs. For their part, SKA have beaten CSKA 52 times in the league.