VLD 2:3 MET | Admiral Vladivostok - Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)

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final/OT

Admiral Vladivostok

2:3 (0:1, 2:0, 0:1 - 0:1)

Metallurg Magnitogorsk

Wednesday 12.03.2014, 10:00 • KHL

		Thank you for following this long game with us which lasted for almost four and a half hours until 0.25 local time in Vladivostok! (14:25:46)
		Bitter loss for Admiral Vladivostok in this 4th match of the best of seven series against Metallurg Magnitogorsk late in the third overtime! Metallurg now lead 3-1 in this series and only a little wonder could avoid that Metallurg advance to the next round!
		Game over.
	116:32	Goal for Metallurg! DANIS ZARIPOV receives a pass from behind the net and from short distance he beats Ivannikov to win this game 3-2 in overtime for Metallurg Magnitogorsk!
	115:39	Viktor Drugov from short distance for Admiral but Koshechkin makes the save.
	113:54	One-timer by Danis Zaripov from within the slot, blocked to the side by Ivannikov.
	111:24	Richard Gynge waits in front of the Metallurg net and tries to deflect the puck into the left bottom corner but is stopped by Koshechkin.
	109:00	By now there are barely any well-thought combinations. Only a lukcy punch could bring the decision.
	107:03	Viktor Drugov comes over the left wing and tries to beat Koshechkin from a sharp angle but the Metallurg goalie clears the situation.
	106:23	Both teams are back at full strength after they failed to use the additional space.
	104:23	Konstatin Sokolov (Admiral) and Vladimir Malinovsky (Metallurg) gets two minutes each, both for slashing. The game continues wiht a 4 on 4 situation.
	103:17	Powerful one-timer by Artyom Ternavsky from the left wing but he can't beat Koshechkin in the guest net!
	102:47	A shot by Magnitka's Danis Zaripov from close to the right circle is stopped by Ivannikov before two players crash into him but this time he is able to keep his mask on.
		It's already Thursday in Vladivostok. We have 0.03 local time.
	102:11	Hectic situation in front of the Admiral net, Ivannikov is hit hard when Dmitry Kazionov crashes into him and loses his goalie mask!
	100:58	Mikhail Yunkov with a shot from the left circle, easily stopped by Ivannikov in the Admiral net.
	100:01	3rd overtime begins!
	100:00	2nd overtime finnished!
	99:23	Powerful shot by Ilya Zubov from the left circle, blocked to the side by Koshechkin.
	98:02	Koshechkin was already beaten and the puck lay just inches in front of the goal line but out of the crowd a defender fired the puck away before Admiral could use the chance!
	97:13	Metallurg forwards Yaroslav Kosov and Oskar Osala keep the puck inside the left corner of the Admiral third but fail to get a shot on target.
	95:26	Konstantin Sokolov tries it from the right wing with a shot towards the right bottom corner, pad save by Koshechkin.
	93:17	A one-timer by Admiral forward Konstantin Sokolov from close to the blue line goes just wide past the right post of the Metallurg net.
	92:30	Admiral are defending with all players in their own third without even trying to get more than counter opportunities. Everything but an OT win for Metallurg would be just not deserved.
	91:50	Metallurg intensify their efforts, want the decisive goal as soon as possible.
	90:28	Ivannikov jumps into a shot by Francis Pare from within the slot and keep the tie!
	89:54	Icing against Admiral.
	88:23	Metallurg's Tim Brent tries it from close to the right circle, stopped with a glove save by Ivannikov.
	87:39	Another blue line attempt by the hosts, this time by Admiral defender Artyom Zemchyonok. No problems for Koshechkin.
	85:50	Igor Bortnikov tries it from the blue line, easy pad save for Koshechkin.
	85:00	The puck goes back and forth without real chances right now.
	82:32	Admiral's Yegor Antropov with a chance from the right circle, stopped by Koshechkin.
	81:52	Metallurg had several shots on target but no real scoring opportunity yet in this period.
	81:00	In power play Metallurg force their opponents deep into their third.
	80:01	2nd overtime begins!
	80:00	1st overtime finished!
	79:52	The home side wins the face off in front of their own net and send the puck deep into the Metallurg third.
	79:47	Logan Pyett (Admiral) gets two minutes for holding.
	79:02	Koshechkin is there to make a save against a shot from short distance from the right circle.
	78:16	Metallurg are back at full strength after a horible Admiral power play where they never created any danger.
	77:43	The guests easily keep the puck far away from their own net.
	76:48	Long clerance by the guests from Magnitogorsk deep into the Admiral third.
	76:16	Chris Lee (Metallurg) gets two minutes for tripping but the penalty is served by Vladimir Malinovsky. This gives Admiral the opportunity to win this match in power play!
	75:44	A shot by Danis Zaripov from close to the blue line is blocked by a defender but the rebound ends up just in front of the goalie crease before the hosts finally clear the situation.
	75:00	It's clearly visible by now that both teams lack engery after two consecutive games with a long overtime.
	74:41	Metallurg's Tim Brent tries it with a no look back hander from right to the Admiral net, stopped by Ivannikov.
	72:00	Justin Hodgman with a solo inside the Metallurg defensive zone but he is stopped by the last defender.
	70:16	Francis Pare with a pass from the right circle towards the goalie crease, Tim Brent fails to tip in the puck but the rebound comes again to Pare who is stopped by Ivannikov.
	69:28	Icing against Metallurg.
	69:05	Metallurg assistant captain Danis Zaripov with a shot from within the slot, almost through the pads of Ivannikov.
	67:27	Harmless shot by Metallurg's Tim Brent from the right wing, easy glove save for Ivannikov. Metallurg keep the pressure high though and leave the hosts almost no space.
	66:36	After a turnover suddenly Sergei Mozyakin received a long cross-pass at the Admiral goalie crease and appeared alone in front of Ivannikov but a spectacular save by the goalie keeps the game tied!
	66:06	The guests try it from a sharp angle but Ivannikov is able to cover the puck up.
	65:47	With a scoring attempt from the right wing Shenfeld misses the Admiral net to the left.
	63:58	After a shot by Oskar Osala from the right circle Ivannikov allowed a rebound but Francis Pare misses the net by inches afterwards! Big opportunity for Metallurg to win this game!
	63:28	Fast solo by Niclas Bergfors over the right wing, tries it from the right circle but the Admiral forward can't surprise Koshechkin.
	62:39	Metallurg's Dmitry Kazionov tries it from within the slot, no danger for Ivannikov.
	61:12	A harmless shot from the right wing by the guests is easily caught by Koshechkin.
	60:01	Overtime began.
		In an even third period Admiral seemed to be able to save their small lead till the very end but with less than two minutes left on the clock Jan Kovar ended a series of chances for Metallurg with the equalizer for the 2-2 after 60 minutes! For the second time after yesterday's match this series goes into overtime! Shots on goal: Admiral 6 (20) – Metallurg 10 (24)
	60:00	3rd period finished.
	59:18	Another series of chances for Metallurg who try to decide the game in regulation! A wrap-around by Francis Pare is stopped when he crashes into his own team colleague!
	58:22	Goal for Metallurg! Oh! This is so bitter for Admiral who worked incredibly hard during this game! Sergei Mozyakin is stopped from short distance by Ivannikov, gets the rebound behind the net, finds JAN KOVAR with a pass just in front of the goalie crease and from short distance the Czech forward ties the game! Assisted by Sergei Mozyakin!
	57:54	Ivannikov allows a rebound from short distance but somehow his team mates clear the situation for him!
	56:43	Justin Hodgman almost decides the game in favour of Admiral but after a nice solo his shot from within the slot is just stopped by Koshechkin.
	55:00	Time is running out for Metallurg. Five minutes are only left on the clock.
	54:37	The guests are back at full strength after a weak Admiral power play.
	52:37	Dmitry Kazionov (Metallurg) gets two minutes for holding. This power play will be very crucial for Admiral!
	52:18	Delayed penalty against Metallurg!
	51:09	Sergei Mozyakin's one-timer from the blue line is stopped to the side by Ivannikov who does a great job keeping his team the small one-goal lead!
	49:28	Another harmless scoring attempt by the guests from the left circle into the gloves of Ivannikov.
	48:56	Metallurg's Denis Platonov tries it from the left circle after being pushed to the left wing by a defender, easy glove save for Ivannikov.
	47:27	Igor Bortnikov gets the puck just after Admiral won a faceoff at the right circle but from short distance he fails to beat Koshechkin!
	46:23	One-timer by Anton Shenfeld from within the slot, into the gloves of Ivannikov.
	45:57	Felix Schütz with the attempt to tip in the puck from just left to the Meatllurg net but Koshechkin makes a pad save. The puck comes to another Admiral player several seconds later but from the blue line he fails to surprise Koshechkin.
	44:38	Igor Bortnikov tries it from short distance but Koshechkin shows an increidbly quick reaction to block the shot wide! Admiral have the best opportunity of the period so far!
	44:06	Sergei Mozyakin dekes out two oppponents before receiving a hard check and crashing into the boards behind the home team's net.
	43:02	Shenfeld has the first real opportunity of the third period but fails to beat Admiral goalie Ivannikov from short distance.
	42:00	Metallurg try to take over the initiative while Admiral concentrate on defense.
	40:01	Start of 3rd period.
		Admiral dominated the middle period, had more and the better scoring opportunities and with two consecutive goals turned around the match for a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes against favourites Metallurg Magnitogorsk. A win today would be incredibly important for Admiral. They have at least 20 minutes still to face! Shots on goal: Admiral 10 (14) – Metallurg 8 (14)
	40:00	2nd period finished.
	39:00	Last minute of the middle period. It doesn't look like the teams look for another goal in the remaining time before the intermission.
	37:47	First Metallurg with another chance from short distance, then Admiral from the blue line. Both teams have plenty of scoring opportunities currently.
	36:22	The Admiral defense blocks a blue line shot by the guests and the following counter opportunity almost earns the hosts their next goal of the match when Stanislav Bocharov appeared in front of Koshechkin but was denied from short distance!
	35:15	How will the guests react? Yesterday they tied the game three times before losing in overtime.
	34:10	Goal for Admiral! The hosts are able to turn the game around completely! The complete Admiral offense finds itself in the Metallurg third, Igor Bortnikov makes a cross-pass to the right and with a one-timer from the right circle ILYA ZUBOV beats Koshechkin for the 2-1 lead! Assisted by Igor Bortnikov and Richard Gynge!
	32:27	Almost the break away for Admiral's Andrei Nikitenko after he stopped a long pass at the Metallurg blue line but he then failed to get the puck under controll and lost it to a defender close to the left circle...
	30:59	On the other side of the ice Vladimir Malenkikh receives a pass inside the slot but his shot from there is not placed well enough and goes straight into the gloves of Ivannikov.
	30:09	Admiral's Richard Gynge receives the puck inside the neutral zone, skates towards the left circle but under pressure of a defender fails to get real power behind his shot – eaasy glove save for Koshechkin.
	28:56	Metallurg's Francis Pare appears just in front of Ivannikov but somehow the Admiral goalies shows a quick reaction from short distance to block the puck to the side.
	28:13	Admiral forward Viktor Drugov tries it from close to the left circle but his scoring attempt is deflected wide by the stick of a defender.
	27:34	The hosts are back at full strength.
	27:17	Shorthanded counter for Admiral but Niclas Bergfors long pass from the left wing finds no team mate and Koshechkin goes in between to stop the puck with his goalie stick.
	26:30	Metallurg keep the pressure high, force Admiral deep into their own defensive zone.
	25:53	A one-timer from the blue line by Metallurg defender Yaroslav Khabarov towards the right top corner is caught by Ivannikov.
	25:34	Artyom Ternavsky (Admiral) gets two minutes for tripping. It's the first penalty of the period.
	25:34	Several Metallurg players wait in front of the home team's net, try to battle in several rebounds but in the end the Admiral defense is able to clear the situation.
	25:02	The hosts try to use the momentum, are supported well by their fans. A turnover inside the Metallurg third leads to no chance though as a pass by Schütz back to the blue line leaves the third.
	24:05	Goal for Admiral! Hectic situation in front of the Metallurg net, Ilya Zubov gives a pass back towards the blue line and with a one-timer from within the slot defender MICHAEL COMMODORE finds the hole between Koshechkin and the left post to tie the game! 1-1! Assisted by Ilya Zubov.
	23:28	Shenfeld with a pass for Pare deep inside the Admiral third but the guests fail to get a shot on target from short distance.
	22:35	Felix Schütz receives a pass at the Metallurg blue line, skates fast towards the right post and under pressure by the last defender he tries to get the puck through the pads of Koshechkin but the guest goalie makes a brilliant save!
	21:44	A harmless scoring attempt by Admiral forward Igor Bortnikov from the left wing is easily caught by Vasily Koshechkin in the Metallurg net.
	20:01	Start of 2nd period.
		In an even first period Admiral looked a bit more focussed and had the better scoring opportunities but 10 seconds before the end of the first 20 minutes the favourites Metallurg were able to take the lead through an individual effort by Francis Pare. Shots on goal: Admiral 4 – Metallurg 6
	20:00	1st period finished.
	19:50	Goal for Metallurg! Just before the end of the first period the guests from Magnitogorsk get the 1-0 lead completely out of the blue! FRANCIS PARE had the puck behind the Admiral net, skated towards the right circle and chipped the puck into the left corner with a back hander past the surprised Ivannikov! Without assist.
	18:48	That was close! Michael Commodore tried to pass the puck to a team mate within their own third but he didn't hit the puck well and it ended up in front of an opponent but Commodore was able to reconquer the puck in time!
	17:44	After a distance shot by the Admiral offense, guest goalie Koshechkin has a few problems as Igor Bortnikov is pushed into him but he covers the puck up in time.
	16:12	Niclas Bergfors with a pass back to the Metallurg blue line but the following one-timer by Michael Commodore is deflected wide with a glove save by Koshechkin!
	15:37	The hosts are back at full strength.
	15:24	This time Admiral are able to get a counter but after being pushed to the left corner their forward fails to create more than a harmless distance shot...
	14:43	Sergei Mozyakin finds Chris Lee inside the slot but the one-timer by the defender is blocked by Justin Hodgman which almost leads to a counter opportunity for Admiral!
	13:37	Felix Schütz (Admiral) gets two minutes for cross-checking. This gives Metallurg their first power play today.
	13:33	Another blue line shot by the guests is stopped easily by Ivannikov.
	12:45	There are a lot of breaks currently. The game has lost a lot of its speed.
	12:36	Ivannikov allows a rebound after a blue line shot by the guests. The puck then comes to Mozyakin but a defender steals it from his stick..
	10:48	Admiral's Igor Bortnikov is hit in the face during a collision inside the neutral zone. After a short check by the medical staff it looks like he will be able to continue.
	09:52	2-on-3 counter for Admiral but the guest defense clears the situation in their own third.
	08:18	Magntika are able to keep the puck inside the Admiral third and Jan Kovar gets a good scoring opportunity but his shot from close to the left circle goes just wide past the right top corner – Ivannikov would have had no chance to catch this one!
	07:03	The guests are back at full strength after a relatively harmless Admiral power play.
	06:38	Anton Shenfeld conquers the puck at the Admiral blue line but the guests get an offside call angainst themselves.
	06:26	Metallurg clear the puck several times and fire it deep into the Admiral third.
	05:58	Admiral have problems to get their power play formation into position but a blue line shot almost finds its way through the traffic in front of the net.
	05:03	Denis Platonov (Metallurg) gets two minutes for interference. It's the first penalty of the game and gives an early power play to hosts Admiral who already have the momentum.
	05:03	Incredible solo by Admiral forward Justin Hodgman who leaves two opponents behind with his speed, dekes out the last defender but then is stopped with a pad save by Koshechkin with his scoring attempt from short distance! The second big, big opportunity for the home side!
	03:30	There are chances on both sides, the speed is very high. This should become a very interesting game.
	01:42	Admiral have the first big opportunity of the game! During a 2-on-1 counter Richard Gynge gave a cross-pass to line mate Felix Schütz just at height of the goalie crease but guest goalie Vasily Koshechkin showed a spectacular save!
	01:15	The guests from Magnitogorsk start with a lot of pressure, don't leave a doubt that they want to win today.
	00:01	Game started.
		The players are waiting for the opening faceoff while the Russian national anthem is played.
		Starting lineups: Admiral Vladivostok: Ivannikov (Stelmakh) – Commodore, Naumenkov, Vorobyov, Pyett, Antropov, Zemchyonok, Ternavsky – Sokolov, Nikitenko, Ugarov, Hodgman, Zubov, Kuznetsov, Bergfors, Gynge, Schütz, Barbashev, Drugov, Bocharov Metallurg Magnitogorsk: Koshechkin (Pechursky) – Antipin, Biryukov, Tereshchenko, Khabarov, Lee, Ibragimov, Metlyuk, Malenkikh – Mozyakin, Zaripov, Kovar, Pare, Brent, Kazionov, Platonov, Kosov, Yunkov, Shenfeld, Osala, Malinovsky Referees: Belov, Cherenkov – Morozov, Sazonov
		Welcome to game #4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between Metallurg Magnitogorsk and Admiral Vladivostok. Favourites Metallurg were able to get a 2-0 lead in the series after winning both their home games but lost in Vladivostok yesterday in the second overtime despite tying the game three times. Today's game between Admiral and Metallurg could be a decisive one for the series. Either Metallurg run away with their 3rd win or outsiders Admiral tie the series. Series (Metallurg lead 2-1): Metallurg – Admiral 3:1 (08/03/2014) Metallurg – Admiral 5:3 (09/03/2014) Admiral – Metallurg 4:3 OT (11/03/2014)
		Welcome. Game starts at 04:00 ET / 10:00 CET / 13:00 MSK / 20:00 local time in Vladivostok.

Commentary by

Dennis Mende

Goals & lineups Match log

Goals and assists: 25. Commodore (Zubov), 35. Zubov (Bortnikov, Gynge) – 20. Pare, 59. Kovar (Mozyakin), 117. Zaripov

Admiral Vladivostok: Ivannikov (Stelmakh) – Commodore, Naumenkov, Vorobyov, Pyett, Antropov, Zemchyonok, Ternavsky – Sokolov, Nikitenko, Ugarov, Hodgman, Zubov, Kuznetsov, Bergfors, Gynge, Schütz, Barbashev, Drugov, Bocharov

Metallurg Magnitogorsk: Koshechkin (Pechursky) – Antipin, Biryukov, Tereshchenko, Khabarov, Lee, Ibragimov, Metlyuk, Malenkikh – Mozyakin, Zaripov, Kovar, Pare, Brent, Kazionov, Platonov, Kosov, Yunkov, Shenfeld, Osala, Malinovsky

Referees: Belov, Cherenkov – Morozov, Sazonov

1st period
	05:03
	13:37
	19:50
1st intermission
2nd period
	24:05
	25:34
	34:10
2nd intermission
3rd period
	52:37
	58:22
After 3rd period
Overtime
	76:16
	79:47
	104:23
	116:32
Final/OT