On February 25th, the regular season of the Ukrainian hockey championship concluded, with Vadym Shakhraichuk’s team gearing up for a playoff series against Sokil. Learn more about the team’s performance in the past part of the season in our upcoming feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final position<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Capitals wrapped up the regular championship in fourth place. Despite some losses in crucial matches against other top teams in 2024, the team advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs, setting up a showdown with Sokil in a four wins series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Festive numbers in the standings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the standings, Shakhraichuk’s squad accumulated 55 points during the regular season, hitting their 50th point milestone with a thrilling 5:3 victory over Tryzub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Capitals showcased their offensive prowess by leading the league in goals scored, netting an impressive total of 142 goals at an average of 4.7 per game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The stands are no longer empty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, fans were treated to a special moment as the team played a home game with around 1,500 spectators in attendance. The electric atmosphere at the derby against Sokil sets the stage for an even more intense playoff atmosphere at the Kyiv Sports Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest online audience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The largest online audience during the Kyiv Capitals regular championship matches was 13,000 users for the away game against Dnipro on February 21st, and the home match with Sokil on January 6th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always on the rink<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout the season, Vadym Shakhraichuk’s team consistently featured five key players in every game, including defenders Tymur Lapko, Eetu Moksunen, and Valentyn Sirchenko, as well as forwards Andrii Kryvonozhkin and Mykyta Oliynyk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n