CSKA vs Neftekhimik 10/18/2026
18.10.2026
Neftekhimik will play game #16 of the season!
DATE OPPONENT TIME TV
10/18/2026 vs CSKA ⏰ 2:00 pm KHL WEB
Neftekhimik will play its first of three road game. Neftekhimik won its last game.
CSKA will play its second of two home games. CSKA is on eleven–game winning streak.
Career Milestone:
Neftekhimik forward Andrei Belozyorov may score his 100th career assist (currently at 99).
CSKA Roster Changes:
Riley Sawchuk, a center, was acquired from Lada Togliatti in exchange for monetary compensation. In 13 games this season, the Canadian has recorded 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists), converting approximately a quarter of his shots. He is expected to make his debut soon – most likely on the fourth line alongside Derek Barach and Dmitry Buchelnikov.
Denis Zernov has left CSKA to join Ak Bars Kazan.
Alex Cotton, an offensive-minded defenseman, joined the team this summer – also from Lada – and has since secured a spot in the second defensive pairing.
Marat Khairullin, who developed his hockey skills at Neftekhimik, moved to CSKA this summer from SKA Saint Petersburg.
