Playoff Semifinal, March 30, 18:30, Pinki, Inbox Ice Arena.
Series score – 2:1.
Heading into the second game at Inbox Ice Arena, Oleg Tymchenko`s team holds the lead in the series. A comeback victory in the final seconds allowed Kyiv Capitals to extend their home winning streak against Mogo/RSU to three games. Notably, two of those wins ended with identical 3:2 scorelines.
An important development for the team was the return of Janis Voris, who brought more composure to the last line of defense. In fact, the Latvian goalie’s save in the final second became one of the key factors behind the Capitals’ win in regulation time.
Today’s game could be one of the key moments of the series. A +2 lead in such a matchup is a significant advantage, so the Riga side will aim to level the series again and break their unsuccessful run of away games in Piņķi.
For their part, the Kyiv team, if successful, will have the opportunity to build a solid cushion ahead of the next game, which will once again be played on the road.
It is also worth noting that in the other semifinal series, after yesterday’s victory by Zemgale/LBTU overLiepaja, the score is now tied at 2:2.
