On Saturday, November 1st, the silver medalists from last season's Ukrainian championship, Kyiv Capitals, played another match in the Baltic League, achieving a resounding victory over Riga Prism. The match concluded with a score of 6:2.
The Kyiv team capitalized on their power play opportunities, scoring three goals while having a player advantage. Two of these goals were scored in the first period, securing a comfortable lead for the team.
By the start of the second period, Kyiv was already leading 4:0. Riga managed to score two goals and reduce the deficit, but the Capitals responded with two more goals in the final period.
Hockey – Baltic League
Regular Championship, November 1
Riga Prism – Kyiv Capitals 2:6 (0:3, 1:1, 1:2)
Goals: 0:1 – 07:46 Fursa (power play), 0:2 – 12:21 Plesovskykh, 0:3 – 18:11 Yansons (power play), 0:4 – 24:03 Bayaruns, 1:4 – 31:03 Milbergs (power play), 2:4 – 42:28 Kornilovs, 2:5 – 44:54 Fursa, 2:6 – 52:57 Zelts (power play)
This victory returned the Capitals to a leading position in the championship. Currently, Liepaja and MoGo are above them, but Kyiv has fewer matches: 1 and 3 games respectively. After their next win, Kyiv Capitals could ascend to first place.