Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Prediction 20 April 2024

Metallurg took the opening meeting of the series. The team outshot Lokomotiv at the goals, created a lot of moments. It was hard for Yaroslavl to cope with the pressure of the "steelworkers". The second meeting is coming, in which Magnitogorsk can consolidate success and lead 2-0 in the final.

Metallurg held an exemplary meeting. The club led the game as the first number, loaded Lokomotiv's goalkeeper Isaev with sharp shots. The realization of moments did not let the "steelworkers" down – the team scored two pucks.

Lokomotiv blocked shots at their goal throughout the meeting. It didn't work out to withstand the pressure of the opponent, two pucks slipped into Yaroslavl's goal. The "railroaders" faltered in the minority, conceding an important puck. The team's play was not cohesive in unequal compositions.

Probable lineups:

Metallurg: Nabokov - Maklyukov, Yakovlev - Kantserov, Zernov, Silantyev

Lokomotiv: Isaev – Sergeyev, Rafikov – Shalunov, Berezkin, Kayumov

Metallurg was without Yakovlev - the main defender, capable of helping the team in unequal compositions.

Lokomotiv had no losses.

Metallurg held an exemplary meeting in terms of quality. The club acted as the first number, did not let Yaroslavl unfold. Lokomotiv failed to realize its moments, complicating its life. We believe, the sides will focus on attacking hockey, thanks to which the confrontation will be productive.