Viktor Antipin is the KHL defenseman of the week!

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has revealed which players were the best of the past playing week.

SKA representative Viktor Antipin has been crowned the best defenseman. In three matches, the 27-year-old helped SKA claim three victories, contributing with four points (0+4) and a +5 plus/minus rating. He also registered five shots on target and blocked five opposing efforts.

The leading goalkeeper is Dinamo Minsk's Dominik Furch, the best forward is Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk player Libor Hudacek and the top rookie is Dynamo Minsk forward Alexei Protas.