Nizhny Novgorod's "Chaika" started with a victory in the Kharlamov Cup.

      On April 4, 2026, at 09:30, SportNizhny Novgorod "Chaika" began its performance in the 1/8 finals of the Kharlamov Cup with a victory over Kazan's "Irbis."

      The regular time of the match (6+) ended in a draw with a score of 2:2. Vladislav Mishin scored the first goal against the Kazan team in the first period. However, after the break, the hosts equalized the score.

      In the final twenty minutes, Gleb Pugachev finished a pass from Viktor Fedorov and once again put "Chaika" ahead. However, they could not maintain the advantage in regular time. Six seconds before the buzzer, Timur Sakhapov equalized the score.

      In extra time, Alexander Yatsenko scored the winning goal, bringing "Chaika" victory in the opening match of the playoffs.

      The second match (6+) of the teams will take place today in Kazan.

      Earlier, it was reported that "Torpedo" will face "Metallurg" in the 1/4 finals of the Gagarin Cup. 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+.