The leader of the KHL for the first time lost after the dismissal of Andrei Razin
Metallurg led 3: 1 against Salavat Yulaev, but eventually lost in a series of bullies
Magnitogorsk “Metallurg” lost to Ufa “Salavat Yulaev” with a score of 4-5 in a series of bullies in the home match of the regular championship Fonbet KHL.
The guests of the puck scored Maxim Kuznetsov (2nd minute), Alexander Zharovsky (45), Vadim Shipachev (51) and Jack Rodwald (58). Sheldon Rempal is the winner. The hosts scored Daniil Vovchenko (7), Nathan Todd (13), Vladimir Tkachev (20) and Luke Johnson (59).
Metallurg broke the winning streak of five matches, which began on October 7.
On October 6, Metallurg suspended head coach Andrey Razin due to a conflict with the players. Acting head coach was one of his assistants, Vladimir Vorobyov. On October 18, Metallurg finally fired Razin, who on the same day headed the St. Petersburg SKA instead of Igor Larionov. October 21, Metallurg announced the departure of Vorobyov, acting head coach became Yuri Trubachev.
Metallurg leads the standings of the Eastern Conference and the entire KHL with 30 points in 19 games. Salavat Yulaev is in fourth place, scoring 21 points.
In the next game, Metallurg will take Novosibirsk Siberia on October 24, Salavat Yulaev will play at home against Kazan Ak Bars a day later.
