European Game Results

KHL Game Day: 9-10-13

45 weeks 3 days ago

Khanty-Mansiysk 1 vs. St. Petersburg 5
Nikita Gusev, Khanty-Mansiysk, 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 0 SOG
Season totals: 1 GP, 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 0 SOG

If you said "Yugra" was going to be the final destination in the "Where In the World is Nikita Gusev?" game, you win the prize. The talented winger played 11:00 in Yugra's 5-1 loss to St. Petersburg in his debut. It's Gusev's third KHL organization in two seasons. Ex-Coyotes first rounder Viktor Tikhonov had a goal in the victory for SKA.

Novgorod 5 vs. Magnitogork 0
Vasily Koshechkin, Magnitogorsk, Loss, 22/27, 5.01 GAA, .815 sv%
Season totals: 3 GP, 0-2-0, 0 SO, 5.04 GAA, .836 sv%

Vasily Koshechkin and Magnitogorsk continue to stumble out of the gates. They were collectively waffled 5-0 today by Novgorod. Ex-NHLer Wojtek Wolski had a pair of helpers for Novgorod in their victory.

Dynamo Moscow 4 vs. Ufa 1
Andrey Vasilevskiy, Ufa, DNP
Season totals: 1 GP, 0-0-1, 0 SO, 2.77 GAA, .893 sv%

Ex-Lightning prospect Marek Kvapil had a pair of helpers to lead Dynamo Moscow to a 4-1 win over Ufa. Andrey Vasilevskiy sat backup in the match.

Dynamo Minsk 2 vs. Bratislava 0
Jaroslav Janus, Bratislava, DNP
Season totals: 2 GP, 0-2-0, 0 SO, 4.03 GAA, .852 sv%

Former Canes farmhand and Springfield Falcon ATO Jacob Macflikier had a goal in Minsk's 2-0 shutout win over Bratislava. Jaroslav Janus sat backup for the match.
KHL Game Day: 9-8-13

45 weeks 5 days ago

Kazan 4 vs. Ufa 3 (SO)
Andrey Vasilevskiy, Ufa, SOL, 25/28, 2.77 GAA, .893 sv%
Season totals: 1 GP, 0-0-1, 0 SO, 2.77 GAA, .893 sv%

Andrey Vasilevskiy allowed 1 goal, by ex-Jets first rounder Alex Burmistrov, on 3 shooters in Ufa's 4-3 shootout loss to Ak Bars Kazan to drop his first start of the season. Burmistrov also had a pair of helpers in the match.

Chekhov 4 vs. Magnitogorsk 5
Vasily Koshechkin, Magnitogorsk, ND, 8/11, 14.73 GAA, .727 sv%
Season totals: 2 GP, 0-1-0, 0 SO, 5.06 GAA, .850 sv%

Vasily Koshechkin got the hook after just 12:13 in Magnitogorsk's 5-4 come from behind victory over Chekhov. Ex-NHLer Alexander Korolyuk had a pair of goals in defeat for Chekhov.

Spartak Moscow 5 vs. Bratislava 0
Jaroslav Janus, Bratislava, Loss, 15/20, 5.02 GAA, .750 sv%
Season totals: 2 GP, 0-2-0, 0 SO, 4.03 GAA, .852 sv%

Ex-NHLer Deron Quint had 1 goal and 1 assist as Spartak Moscow thumped Slovan Bratislava 5-0. Ex-Lightning prospects Michal Sersen and Vladimir Mihalik were each -1 in the loss.

Dynamo Minsk 1 vs. CSKA 2 (OT)
Nikita Gusev, CSKA, DNP
Season totals: 0 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Alexander Radulov had the primary assist on CSKA's game winning overtime goal in their 2-1 win over Minsk. Nikita Gusev is no longer listed on CSKA's KHL roster and it remains to be seen if he will re-emerge with their VHL side, TCA Tver.

Elsewhere, ex-Lightning draft pick Denis Kazionov had his second helper in as many games in Omsk's 5-2 win over Yaroslavl.
KHL Game Day: 9-6-13

46 weeks 19 hours ago

Prospect season returns...

Novgorod 2 vs. Ufa 3 (SO)
Andrey Vasilevskiy, Ufa, DNP
Season totals: 0 GP, 0-0-0, 0 SO, 0.00 GAA, 1.000 sv%

Ex-Flyer Stefan Ruczika had 1 goal and 1 assist for Ufa in their 3-2 shootout win over Novgorod.

Dynamo Moscow 3 vs. Magnitogorsk 1
Vasily Koshechkin, Magnitogorsk, Loss, 26/29, 3.06 GAA, .897 sv%
Season totals: 1 GP, 0-1-0, 0 SO, 3.06 GAA, .897 sv%

Vasily Koshechkin dropped the season-opening loss of his second stint with perennial Russian power Magnitogorsk. Ex-Lightning draft pick Marek Kvapil had a helper on Dynamo's 3rd goal. Ex-Lightning draft pick Dmitri Kazionov had 4 penalty minutes in the loss for Magnitogorsk. This season will mark the second straight Koshechkin will play with a Kazionov brother. The younger, Denis, played with Koshechkin for Cherepovets last year.

Donetsk 4 vs. Bratislava 2
Jaroslav Janus, Bratislava, Loss, 31/34, 3.02 GAA, .912 sv%
Season totals: 1 GP, 0-1-0, 0 SO, 3.02 GAA, .912 sv%

Ex-Lightning prospect Michal Sersen was -2 in Bratislava's 4-2 loss to Donetsk. Bratislava's blueline also continues to feature former Lightning first rounder Vladimir Mihalik, who was even in the match.

Zagreb 7 vs. CSKA 1
Nikita Gusev, CSKA, DNP
Season totals: 0 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Somehow, Nikita Gusev has found his way back into the CSKA organization where the forward did not play in their 7-1 loss to Zagreb. The forward had been traded from CSKA to Khabarovsk last season for a 1st round draft pick. Zagreb got 2 goals from ex-NHLer Jonathan Cheechoo and 2 goals and 2 assists from ex-Springfield Falcon Ryan Vesce in their KHL premier.

Elsewhere, Denis Kazionov had a helper for Omsk as they were flattened 5-1 by SKA St. Petersburg.
World Championships Game Day: 5-16-13

1 year 10 weeks ago

Quarterfinal Round:

Russia 3 vs. USA 8
Ben Bishop, USA, DNP
Tournament totals: 5 GP, 3-2-0, 0 SO, 2.83 GAA, .876 sv%

Matt Carle, USA, 0-0-0, +2, 0 PIM, 2 SOG
Tournament totals: 8 GP, 0-2-2, +2, 0 PIM

Nate Thompson, USA, 1-0-1, +1, 0 PIM, 2 SOG
Tournament totals: 8 GP, 1-2-3, +1, 8 PIM

Vasily Koshechkin, Russia, DNP
Tournament totals: 1 GP, 0-1-0, 0 SO, 2.04 GAA, .895 sv%

USA recovered from their 4-1 loss in the final game of the round robin by clubbing Russia 8-3 in the Quarterfinals. Colorado's Paul Stastny had 2 goals and 2 assists to help Team USA en route to the snowman. Nashville's Craig Smith also chipped in 5 helpers. Ex-Lightning first rounder Alex Svitov had a goal in defeat for the Russians, but also posted an ugly -4 rating. Vasily Koshechkin did not suit up in the match for the Russians. Ben Bishop sat backup to young John Gibson for Team USA.

Finland 4 vs. Slovakia 3
Jaroslav Janus, Slovakia, DNP
Tournament totals: 2 GP, 0-2-0, 0 SO, 3.00 GAA, .875 sv%

Tournament star Petri Kontiola had 2 goals and 3 points as Finland squeaked by Slovakia 4-3 to advance to the tournament Semifinals. Ex-NHLer Branislav Mezei had 3 assists in defeat for the Slovakians. Jaroslav Janus did not suit up in the match.

Canada 2 vs. Sweden 3 (SO)
Steven Stamkos, Canada, 1-0-1, +1, 2 PIM, 4 SOG
Tournament totals: 8 GP, 7-5-12, +6, 6 PIM

Buffalo's Jhonas Enroth recorded 39 saves to lead Sweden to a 3-2 shootout win over Team Canada. Steven Stamkos scored the opening goal of the match on the power play for Canada, but did not take an attempt in the shootout session. Ex-Lightning netminder Mike Smith made 30 saves in defeat.

The tournament is now over for the Russians, Slovakians, and Canadians. Team USA advances to face Switzerland on Saturday in one Semifinal match while co-host nations Sweden and Finland will square off in a rivalry match in the other Semifinal tilt.
World Championships Game Day: 5-3-13

1 year 11 weeks ago

France 2 vs. Slovakia 6
Jaroslav Janus, Slovakia, DNP
Tournament totals: 0 GP, 0-0-0, 0.00 GAA, 0 SO, 1.000 sv%

Jaroslav Janus sat backup to Rastislav Stana in Slovakia's 6-2 win over France. Ex-NHLer Miroslav Satan had a goal in the match for the Slovaks. Ex-Lightning prospect Michal Sersen is also on Slovakia's roster and was scoreless in the match.
KHL Playoff Game Day: 4-17-13

1 year 14 weeks ago

KHL Playoffs (Russia):

Gagarin Cup Finals
Chelyabinsk 2 vs. Dynamo Moscow 3 (OT)
Dynamo Moscow Wins the Series 4-2
Dynamo Moscow Wins the Gagarin Cup
Nikita Nesterov, Chelyabinsk, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM, 0 SOG
Playoff totals: 19 GP, 0-4-4, -3, 6 PIM
Regular season totals (KHL): 35 GP, 0-1-1, +6, 14 PIM
Regular season totals (MHL): 2 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Alexei Tsvetkov scored 5:57 into Overtime to lift Dynamo Moscow to a 3-2 Gagarin Cup clinching victory in Game Six of their series with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Lightning prospect Nikita Nesterov was scoreless in 18:26 of ice time on the blueline for Traktor. Ex-Lightning draft pick Marek Kvapil had a helper in the victory for Dynamo. Potential top-10 pick and Chelyabinsk forward Valery Nichushkin will now join Russia's U18 World Junior Championships team. The game marks the end of the European prospect season for Bolt Prospects.
KHL Playoff Game Day: 4-15-13

1 year 14 weeks ago

KHL Playoffs (Russia):

Gagarin Cup Finals:
Dynamo Moscow 3 vs. Chelyabinsk 4
Dynamo Moscow Leads the Series 3-2
Nikita Nesterov, Chelyabinsk, 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM, 0 SOG
Playoff totals: 18 GP, 0-4-4, -3, 6 PIM
Regular season totals (KHL): 35 GP, 0-1-1, +6, 14 PIM
Regular season totals (MHL): 2 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Ex-NHLer Andrei Kostitsyn's goal with 4:58 left in regulation lifted Traktor Chelyabinsk to a 4-3, Game Five win over Dynamo Moscow. The series is extended to Game Six. Lightning prospect Nikita Nesterov again showed his flexibility by playing some forward. He played 11:21 in the match, going 17% on 7 draws and assisting on a First Period, even strength goal. Ex-Lightning draft pick Marek Kvapil continued his strong Finals by posting 1 goal and 1 assist in defeat for Dynamo. Despite previous indications he might leave Traktor to join Team Russia for the upcoming U18 World Junior Championships, potential top-10 pick Valery Nichushkin did suit up and was scoreless in 16:45 in the game. Game Six is Wednesday.
KHL Playoff Game Day: 4-12-13

1 year 14 weeks ago

KHL Playoffs (Russia):

Gagarin Cup Finals
Chelyabinsk 0 vs. Dynamo Moscow 1
Dynamo Moscow Leads the Series 3-1
Nikia Nesterov, Chelyabinsk, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM, 1 SOG
Playoff totals: 17 GP, 0-3-3, -3, 6 PIM
Regular season totals (KHL): 35 GP, 0-1-1, +6, 14 PIM
Regular season totals (MHL): 2 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Ex-Lightning draft pick Marek Kvapil assisted on the game's only goal in Dynamo Moscow's 1-0, Game Four win over Traktor Chelyabinsk. Nikita Nesterov played 6:27 in the match for Traktor, which now rests on the edge of elimination. Game Five is Monday.
KHL Playoff Game Day: 4-11-13

1 year 15 weeks ago

KHL Playoffs (Russia):

Gagarin Cup Finals
Chelyabinsk 3 vs. Dynamo Moscow 1
Dynamo Moscow Leads the Series 2-1
Nikita Nesterov, Chelyabinsk, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM, 0 SOG
Playoff totals: 16 GP, 0-3-3, -3, 6 PIM
Regular season totals (KHL): 35 GP, 0-1-1, +6, 14 PIM
Regular season totals (MHL): 2 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Ex-NHLer Deron Quint had 1 goal and 1 assist and potential top-10 pick Valery Nichushkin had a helper as Chelyabinsk won Game Three 3-1 over Dynamo Moscow. Nikita Nesterov played 10:07 in the match. Nichushkin has 6-3-9 in 22 playoff games thus far. Game Four is Friday as Traktor attempts to equalize the series.
KHL Playoff Game Day: 4-8-13

1 year 15 weeks ago

KHL Playoffs (Russia):

Gagarin Cup Finals
Dynamo Moscow 3 vs. Chelyabinsk 2
Dynamo Moscow Leads the Series 2-0
Nikita Nesterov, Chelyabinsk, 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM, 1 SOG
Playoff totals: 15 GP, 0-3-3, -3, 6 PIM
Regular season totals (KHL): 35 GP, 0-1-1, +6, 14 PIM
Regular season totals (MHL): 2 GP, 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM

Dynamo Moscow potted 2 Third Period goals to overcome a 2-1 deficit to defeat Traktor Chelyabinsk in Game Two of their Gagarin Cup Finals series 3-2. Ex-Lightning draft pick Marek Kvapil had a goal in the match for Dynamo. Lightning prospect Nikita Nesterov again switched positions to play a little forward in the match, going 67% on draws in 12:02 of ice time. Unfortunately, Nesterov was on the ice for Dynamo's game winning goal, which put Traktor in a tough 2-0 series hole. Coincidentally, seeing time on the ice on that goal was potential Lightning draft target Valery Nichushkin, who is Nesterov's teammate. Game Three is Thursday.