Nizhny Novgorod's "Chaika" snatched victory from "Loko" in overtime.

      April 30, 2026 22:55 Sports On April 30, "Chaika" hosted "Loko" in the ½ finals of the Kharlamov Cup. This match could have been the last meeting between the rivals in this series, but the Nizhny Novgorod team achieved a hard-fought victory over the railwaymen in overtime with a score of 2:1, extending the rivalry. The first period ended without any goals. After the break, just seven seconds into the second period, "Loko" opened the scoring. However, three minutes later, "Chaika" equalized with a goal from Timur Mukhanov. In the third period, both teams created several dangerous chances, but could not change the score. With a tie of 1:1, the game went into overtime. Two minutes before the end, Alexander Yatsenko scored on a rebound after Mukhanov's shot and sent the puck into the net - 2:1. Thus, the series score became 3:1 in favor of "Loko." The fifth match (0+) will take place on May 3 in Yaroslavl. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. 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+