Salavat Yulaev vs Neftekhimik 10/12/2026

Neftekhimik will play game #14 of the season!

10/12/2026            vs Salavat Yulaev            ⏰ 2:30 pm            KHL WEB

Neftekhimik will play its the only road game. Neftekhimik lost its last game.

Salavat Yulaev will play its first of two home games. Salavat Yulaev lost its last game.

Injuries:

Salavat Yulaev: Artyom Gorshkov, Gleb Kuzmin.

Career Milestone:

Neftekhimik forward Ivan Nikolishin may score hist 100th career assist (currently at 99).

Neftekhimik forward Andrei Belozyorov may score his 100th career assist (currently at 99).

Neftekhimik forward German Tochilkin may line up for his 200th KHL game.

Import players play a significant role for Salavat Yulaev, consistently putting up points and adding versatility to the team's attack. However, the team’s greatest strength lies in its team play. In an interview yesterday, our head coach, Igor Grishin, highlighted the opponent's strong goaltending and the skaters' ability to capitalize on scoring chances.

The fact that both teams lost their previous games adds an extra layer of intrigue to this game. Neftekhimik fell to Avangard 0–1 in a tight contest where they played well but failed to convert their opportunities. Meanwhile, Salavat Yulaev endured a rough road trip to Magnitogorsk, suffering a 1–7 defeat at the hands of Metallurg.

All of this turns the upcoming encounter into a true test of mettle rather than just another routine game. It promises to be a fierce battle: Neftekhimik will be looking to prove they are capable of more, while Salavat Yulaev will aim to shake off the sting of their recent loss and regain their confidence. We can expect a tense game with a hard-fought struggle for the win.