Nizhny Novgorod's "Chaika" snatched victory from the "Omsk Hawks" and took the lead in the series.

      On April 18, 2026, at 16:27, SportNizhny Novgorod's "Chayka" defeated the "Omsk Hawks" in the third match of the 1/4 finals of the Kharlamov Cup with a score of 3:2. The winner was determined in overtime. The game took place in Nizhny Novgorod at the "Nagorny" sports palace, with over 4,700 fans in attendance. Just four minutes into the first period, the home team opened the scoring - Vladislav Mishin scored, and 40 seconds before the buzzer, Sergey Skvortsov extended "Chayka's" lead. In the second period, the visitors scored one goal back, and in the third, they equalized and sent the game into overtime. However, the Nizhny Novgorod team managed to please their fans: in the 5th minute, Yan Melnikov scored a beautiful goal. By the way, it was Yan who scored the winning penalty in the previous match. The "Omsk Hawks" requested a video review for an offside position, but the referees counted the goal. This victory allowed "Chayka" to take the lead in the series with a score of 2:1. Recall that the series lasts until three victories. Tomorrow, the fourth match will take place at "Nagorny," which could be decisive and, in case of victory, advance the "white-blues" to the semifinals of the 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+.