Shanghai Dragons vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

26/12/2025 at 11:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

SKA Arena (Saint Petersburg).

KHL

Match Stats


Shots on Goal
39	31
Shooting PCT
7.69% (3/39)	12.9% (4/31)
Blocked Shots
20	6
Goalkeeper Saves
27	36
Saves PCT
87.1% (27/31)	92.31% (36/39)
Penalties
7	9
PIM
14	18
Power-play Goals
1	0
Shorthanded Goals
0	0
Power-play PCT
11.11% (1/9)	0% (0/7)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (7/7)	88.89% (8/9)
Hits
14	19
Faceoffs Won
32	30
Faceoffs %
51.61	48.39
Giveaways
17	22
Takeaways
1	2
Empty Net Goals
0	0

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Period (1 - 1)
00:36, (2 min),
03:19, Shuai Fu (2 min),
03:19, Belozyorov A. (2 min),
04:19, Kalynuk W. (2 min),
08:23, Fedotov M. (2 min),
08:42, Clendening A. (2 min),
10:46, 0 - 1, Serikov A. (G), Shafigullin B. (A), Dergachyov A. (A2)
11:20, Merkley N. (2 min),
14:35, Pastukhov I. (2 min),
18:08, 1 - 1, Rasskazov K. (G), Popugayev N. A. (A), Somerby D. (A2)
18:46, Pastukhov I. (2 min),
18:58, (2 min),
2nd Period (0 - 2)
01:43, Khoruzhev N. (2 min),
01:53, Kareyev A. (2 min),
13:12, 1 - 2, Belozyorov A. (G), Zhafyarov D. (A), Mityakin Y. (A2)
14:54, 1 - 3, Nadvorny M. (G), Krivolapov N. (A), Fedotov M. (A2)
17:12, Sutter R. (2 min),
3rd Period (2 - 0)
06:23, Profaca L. (2 min),
08:20, 2 - 3, Labanc K. (G), Kalynuk W. (A), Sutter R. (A2)
13:31, 3 - 3, Kuznetsov V. (G), Bryntsev A. (A),
14:16, Labanc K. (2 min),
14:16, Pastukhov I. (2 min),
Overtime (0 - 1)
02:11, 3 - 4, Khoruzhev N. (G), Belozyorov A. (A),

Chances of winning

Shanghai Dragons
42.1%

Draw
22.4%

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
35.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

41.4%

22.7%

35.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.8%

22.5%

35.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Shanghai Dragons has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.4%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Shanghai Dragons than the current prediction. (-0.3%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk than the current prediction. (+0.1%)

Shanghai Dragons - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.27 ↑ (2.25)	4.27 ↑ (4.1)	2.7 ↑ (2.6)	4.5% (7.3%)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.50

What is the prediction for Shanghai Dragons - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?

Users Predictions: 12 users predict this event. Shanghai will win (votes: 1 - 8.3%). Neftekhimik will win (votes: 9 - 75%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 16.7%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Neftekhimik: 50.5% – 99.5%.

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.

Preview Facts

Playing home matches at a different stadium - SKA Arena.
A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 9 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
Shanghai is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
Neftekhimik has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
Shanghai may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Recently, Shanghai has had a series of home games.
In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
In the last 1 head-to-head match, Shanghai won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 5:7.

How many head-to-head matches has Shanghai Dragons won against Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk?

Shanghai Dragons has won 0 of their last 1 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk won against Shanghai Dragons?

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has won 1 of their last 1 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Shanghai Dragons - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk were as follows:

28.11.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Shanghai Dragons 7:5

Latest results of Shanghai Dragons

24.12.2025 Shanghai Dragons - Spartak Moscow 4:3 ✺

22.12.2025 Shanghai Dragons - Spartak Moscow 1:3 ✺

19.12.2025 Shanghai Dragons - Lada Togliatti 2:4 ✺

16.12.2025 SKA Saint Petersburg - Shanghai Dragons 4:1 ✺

05.12.2025 Shanghai Dragons - Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod 3:4 ✺

Latest results of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

24.12.2025 Avangard Omsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 4:3 ✺

22.12.2025 Metallurg Magnitogorsk - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 4:3 ✺

18.12.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Avangard Omsk 0:3 ✺

16.12.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod 2:5 ✺

07.12.2025 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - Ak Bars Kazan 1:3 ✺

KHL Table

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔	58	29	9	5	15	152:112	81
2	Cherepovets ✔	59	27	9	4	19	175:158	76
3	Dinamo Minsk ✔	57	29	5	7	16	208:139	75
4	Nizhny Novgorod ✔	58	24	9	6	19	167:155	72
5	CSKA Moscow	57	28	3	8	18	141:126	70
6	Dynamo Moscow	57	22	10	4	21	155:143	68
7	SKA St. Petersburg	56	22	7	7	20	160:147	65
8	Spartak Moscow	57	24	5	6	22	166:171	64
9	Shanghai	58	15	5	11	27	144:191	51
10	Lada	59	15	2	7	35	133:206	41
11	Sochi	56	14	2	8	32	115:199	40

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Magnitogorsk ✔	56	35	8	5	8	224:150	91
2	Avangard Omsk ✔	57	31	9	4	13	194:135	84
3	Bars Kazan ✔	57	32	5	5	15	175:138	79
4	Yekaterinburg	57	25	7	4	21	171:141	68
5	Salavat Ufa	56	23	6	4	23	147:141	62
6	Niznekamsk	58	22	7	3	26	148:161	61
7	Tractor Chelyabinsk	57	23	4	6	24	179:178	60
8	Novosibirsk	59	12	13	7	27	141:177	57
9	Khabarovsk	58	17	4	7	30	132:163	49
10	Barys Astana	59	13	5	10	31	131:174	46
11	Vladivostok	56	11	4	10	31	123:176	40

Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

Clinched Spots for Teams

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Cherepovets is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Dinamo Minsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Nizhny Novgorod is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Magnitogorsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Avangard Omsk is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Bars Kazan is Qualified for KHL (Play Offs 1/8~finals)