Nizhny Novgorod's "Torpedo" took the lead in the playoff series against "Severstal".

      March 27, 2026 22:44 Sports The series between "Torpedo" and "Severstal" continued in Nizhny Novgorod. The third match of the confrontation again ended in victory for the home team. Before the game, there were noticeable changes in the Nizhny Novgorod lineup. Due to the disqualification of Alexey Kruchinin, the captain's armband was given to Vladimir Tkachev. Also, Yegor Sokolov, Igor Geraskin, and Mikhail Naumenko were left out of the roster. It was Tkachev who opened the scoring. In the 13th minute of the first period, he put his team ahead. In the second twenty-minute period, "Torpedo" created several dangerous moments at the opponent's goal. At the midpoint of the period, the Nizhny Novgorod team capitalized on a power play: Amir Garaev scored, doubling the advantage. Later, the home team found themselves short-handed, and "Severstal" managed to reduce the deficit. The final result was set by Yegor Vinogradov. A minute before the final siren, he hit the empty net of the Cherepovets team. The match ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of "Torpedo." The Nizhny Novgorod team led in the series — 2:1. "It was a tough match for us. It's great that we won. The whole war is still ahead. We are preparing for the next game," noted head coach Alexey Isakov. The fourth meeting (0+) will take place on March 29 on the ice of "Nagorny." It was previously reported that the farm club "Torpedo" was one step away from being eliminated from the VHL playoffs. 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 mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+