"Torpedo-Gorky" was one step away from being eliminated from the playoffs.

      March 27, 2026 17:06 Sports The first round of the VHL playoffs is extremely challenging for the reigning champion of Russia. On March 27, "Torpedo-Gorky" suffered its third consecutive defeat, but this time at home. The score of 0:0 held until the very end of the second period. The turning point came three seconds before the end of the twenty-minute period. The guest forward Innokentiy Rybin scored against Dmitry Dagestanskiy and put "Magnitka" ahead. This goal ultimately became the only one in the game. Let us remind you that the confrontation will continue until four victories. The players under Dmitry Kosmachev will try to change the course of the series on March 29. In case of failure, "Torpedo-Gorky" will end the season. It was previously reported that "Chaika" defeated "Ladiya" with a score of 6:3. The youth team needs one victory to advance to the playoffs. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+