During the international break, we return to our traditional feature – taking a closer look at the team’s performance over the first two months in the Optibet League.
Standings
After 14 games, Kyiv Capitals sit in third place with 24 points. Above them are Mogo/RSU (17 games, 25 points) and Liepaja (16 games, 26 points).
Goals scored
Under Oleg Tymchenko, the team has scored 62 goals, ranking fourth in the league. Ahead of them are Mogo/RSU (72), Zemgale/LBTU (73), and Liepaja (79). On average, Kyiv Capitals score 4,4 goals per game.
Goals conceded
Across 14 games, the team has allowed 35 goals (2,5 per game). Only Zemgale/LBTU boasts a better defensive record (24 goals conceded).
Debut victory
September 13th can confidently be called a historic day in the club’s international journey. In their debut Optibet League match, Kyiv Capitals claimed an overtime win over Zemgale/LBTU.
First goal
The author of the first goal in that match was the team’s new captain, Martins Karsums.
Biggest wins
The team’s most convincing victories came in road games against Panter (8:3) and HS Riga (7:2).
Milestone win
In total, the team has recorded 11 wins this season. Their tenth, a symbolic milestone, came in the second away victory over Hockey Punks.
Road success
The Capitals have been perfect away from home – winning all eight away games, with a combined goal difference of 42:19.
Overtime games
So far, four games have gone to overtime. Kyiv Capitals earned road wins over Zemgale/LBTU (3:2) and Liepaja (4:3), while suffering home defeats to the same Liepaja (4:5) and Prizma (2:3).
Power-play
Tymchenko’s men lead the league in power-play goals. Of their 22 goals scored with a man advantage, 18 came in 5×4 situations and four in 5×3. They also top the league in power play time – 121:54 minutes.
Best defenseman in the league
That title currently belongs to Eduards Hugo Jansons, who has 15 points (6+9) to his name.
Top scorers
The team’s best goal scorers so far are Lauris Bajaruns and Daniil Fursa (8 goals each), followed by Martins Karsums (7 goals).
Top assistants
In assists, Martins Karsums (15) leads the way, followed by Yang Hu (12), Lauris Bajaruns, and Rustams Begovs (both with 11).
Points (goals + assists)
Karsums tops the team with 22 points, ahead of Bajaruns (19) and Jansons with Hu (both with 15).
We keep moving forward — and look forward to new victories in the Optibet League!
