February 23, 19:15, Pinki, Inbox Ice Arena.
The upcoming week in the Optibet League will begin unusually with a Monday matchup. Moreover, it will feature two teams who, based on points lost, are potential league leaders. A victory could significantly improve the standings for whichever side claims it.
Oleg Tymchenko’s men enter the game on a two-game winning streak, having scored 26 goals against Prizma and Hockey Punks. Mogo/RSU, meanwhile, has won three straight. After their January 31 loss to Kyiv Capitals, Girts Ankipans’ team defeated Zemgale/LBTU in overtime and then recorded identical 9:3 victories over HS Riga and Energija.
In the head-to-head series this season, Kyiv currently holds the edge with two wins (both 3–2), while Riga has one (3:1).
The top scorers in head-to-head meetings are Niks Fenenko of Mogo/RSU (3+0) and Kyiv Capitals forward Rustams Begovs (1+3).
In the overall points (goals + assists) standings, the opponents’ leader is Deivids Sarkanis with 50 points (23+27). Among Kyiv players, Lauris Bajaruns (19+23) and Martins Karsums (16+26) share the team lead with 42 points each.
We eagerly await the evening showdown, which will continue – though not conclude – the season series between the two sides.
