Record-setting night in Helsinki

The Leopards started a road trip against Jokerit.

Ivan Kulbakov returned to the net in this game. Our coaches decided to play with four pairs of defensemen.

It was equal game from the start. Jokerit made more shots on the net, however, our chances were also dangerous. At the start of the second frame, Kirill Petkov got us on the board after nice redirection. In few minutes Antti Pihlstrom found the way to make a game even.

Jokerit dominated on the ice in the third period. They used the advantage to create a comfortable lead. Pihlstrom scored the second of the night, then Henrik Haapala made the score 3-1. In the end, Sergei Shmelyov made a perfect solo move to score the goal. However, officials needed two reviews to approve that goal.

Shmelyov scored a goal in seven straight games setting a new record for our club. He needs two more games to tie the league record.

Sochi is moving to Moscow where they will face Dynamo on January 29.

HC Sochi Press office