Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:3 penalties
22/12/2025 at 09:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • KHL

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3423
Shooting PCT
8.82% (3/34)13.04% (3/23)
Blocked Shots
2412
Goalkeeper Saves
2031
Saves PCT
86.96% (20/23)91.18% (31/34)
Penalties
78
PIM
1416
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
10
Power-play PCT
12.5% (1/8)0% (0/7)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (7/7)87.5% (7/8)
Hits
819
Faceoffs Won
3533
Faceoffs %
51.4748.53
Giveaways
3226
Takeaways
45
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 02:03, 0 - 1, Seleznyov G. (G), Popugayev N. (A), Nikolishin I. (A2)
  • 11:43, Minulin A. (2 min),
  • 16:08, Khabarov M. (2 min),
  • 16:34, Fedotov M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (2 - 0)
  • 00:30, Silantyev D. (2 min),
  • 00:30, Profaca L. (2 min),
  • 03:28, Minulin A. (2 min),
  • 04:39, 1 - 1, Korobkin Y. (G), Khabarov M. (A), Korotkov N. (A2)
  • 07:17, Tkachev V. (2 min),
  • 14:54, 2 - 1, Korotkov N. (G), Johnson L. (A), Korobkin Y. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 2)
  • 02:00, 2 - 2, Profaca L. (G), Nikolishin I. (A), Popugayev N. (A2)
  • 02:35, Tochilkin G. (2 min),
  • 04:40, Fedotov M. (2 min),
  • 07:30, Duszak J. (2 min),
  • 08:36, 3 - 2, Kantserov R. (G), Press R. (A),
  • 12:36, 3 - 3, Khairulin T. (G), Fedotov M. (A), Barulin V. (A2)
  • 14:49, Fyodorov M. (2 min),
  • 16:55, Dolganov F. (2 min),
  • 19:23, Duszak J. (2 min),
  • 20:00, Silantyev D. (2 min),
  • 20:00, Profaca L. (2 min),
  • Overtime (0 - 0)
  • Penalties (2 - 1)
  • 1, Tochilkin G. (Penalty Shot),
  • 1, Tolchinsky S. (Penalty Shot),
  • 2, Artamonov N. (Penalty Shot),
  • 2, Iskhakov R. (Penalty Shot),
  • 3, Khoruzhev N. (Penalty Shot),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Metallurg Magnitogorsk
65.8%
Draw
18.6%
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
15.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
65.4% 17.7% 16.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

66.1% 17.5% 16.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Metallurg Magnitogorsk has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)
  • Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Metallurg Magnitogorsk than the current prediction. (+0.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk than the current prediction. (+1.1%)
  • Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.44
    (1.48)
    5.09
    (5.48)
    6.04
    (5.73)
    5.8%
    (3.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?
  • Users Predictions: 8 users predict this event. Metallurg M will win (votes: 2 - 25%). Neftekhimik will win (votes: 4 - 50%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 25%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Neftekhimik: 15.4%84.6%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 3.
    • Metallurg M is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Neftekhimik has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Neftekhimik may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Metallurg M has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Neftekhimik has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Metallurg M is the team to beat.
    • We predict that Metallurg M will win today's game, with odds of 1.49.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Metallurg M won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 61:50. (average 3.1:2.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Metallurg M won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 36:24. (average 3.6:2.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk were as follows:
    05.12.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Metallurg Magnitogorsk 2:1
    23.10.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Metallurg Magnitogorsk 5:3
    19.10.2025 Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 9:6
    20.01.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Metallurg Magnitogorsk 2:3
    21.09.2024 Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 1:0
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