Nizhny Novgorod's "Chaika" lost to "Reactor" in the first match of the TNA Cup.

      On August 14, 2026, at 19:16, SportNizhny Novgorod’s "Chaika" lost to "Reactor" from Nizhnekamsk in the first match of the TNA Cup in Kazan. The regular time ended with a score of 3:3, and in the shootout, the opponent won 4:3.

      For the game, the coaching staff of "Chaika" fielded an experimental lineup. Alexey Anisimov, Ivan Chesnokov, Artyom Matyuk, Stepan Gornov, Artyom Kuliabin, and Arseniy Bessonov remained on the bench. The goal was defended by 16-year-old Dobrynya Suchkov.

      The score in the match was opened by Vladimir Laptev in the 14th minute. In the second period, Arseniy Komarov increased the Nizhny Novgorod lead to two goals.

      After that, "Reactor" quickly seized the initiative, scoring three goals in less than two minutes. Nizhnekamsk took the lead 3:2.

      In the third period, Nikita Sinikin converted a power play and equalized the score. In overtime, neither team was able to score.

      In the shootout, "Reactor" was more accurate. For "Chaika," Egor Zhurun and Yaroslav Burov scored in their attempts, but it was not enough for victory.

      On August 15, "Chaika" will play their second match in the TNA Cup. The Nizhny Novgorod team will face "SKA-1946."

      Earlier, it was reported that "Torpedo" also could not secure a victory in the first of three friendly matches. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. 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+.