Omsk Avangard lost to Lokomotiv in the first away match of the season

Omsk “Avangard” was defeated in the away match of the regular championship of the KHL against Yaroslavl “Lokomotiv”. The meeting, held on September 18 in Yaroslavl, ended with the victory of the hosts with a score of 2: 1.

The score was opened in the seventh minute. Alexander Radulov realized the majority and led Lokomotiv forward. After the break, the Omich managed to restore balance: Joshua Livo distinguished himself after the attack launched by Konstantin Okulov and Semyon Ibragimov.

The decisive episode was at the end of the second period. Forward Artem Kuzin led Yaroslavl forward. In the final twenty minutes, Avangard tried to recoup, but the defense of the hosts did not allow to transfer the match to at least overtime.

For Avangard, this game was the first away this season. The next match of the regular championship, the Omsk team will hold on September 20 against the Chelyabinsk Tractor.

After this match, Lokomotiv retained the lead in the Western Conference of the KHL. “Avangard” is still in seventh place in the standings of the Eastern conference.