The monument to Gorky in Nizhny Novgorod was adorned with a scarf from HC "Torpedo".

      March 21, 2026 17:35 Sports In Nizhny Novgorod, a monument to the famous writer Maxim Gorky was adorned with a scarf from the hockey club "Torpedo." This is how the city marked the beginning of the Gagarin Cup playoffs. The mayor, Yuri Shalabaev, published a photo of the monument in the morning. At first glance, the photo may seem like the result of artificial intelligence work. However, a correspondent from NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" confirmed that the scarf on the monument is real. However, its size significantly exceeds the standard fan accessory. It is unknown how long this support for the team will last. Recall that according to the results of the regular championship, "Torpedo" took sixth place in the Western Conference and will play against "Severstal," which finished third, in the first round. During the "regular season," the teams met four times, and Alexey Isakov's team managed to secure only one victory. The series will begin in Cherepovets: the first games are scheduled for March 23 and 25. The confrontation will then continue in Nizhny Novgorod — matches will take place on March 27 and 29. If necessary, the teams will hold additional meetings. They will play again in Cherepovets on March 31, in Nizhny Novgorod on April 2, and back on the ice in Cherepovets on April 4. It was previously reported that "Torpedo" finished the regular season with a victory over "Amur." NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is required. This resource may contain materials 18+