Omskie Krylia vs Kurgan

The first-minute opener from Burlaka set the tone, but Omskie Krylia's three consecutive power-play goals across the first and second periods — two in the first period and one early in the second — effectively ended the contest. By the time Kurgan found their rhythm late in the second period, the deficit was 5-0 and the mountain too steep to climb.

Egor Stepanov — Two goals and one assist, the forward was involved in three of Omskie Krylia's seven goals and was the most dangerous player on the ice. His finish at 17:30 capped the first-period blitz, and his second at 48:20 sealed the win.

Pavel Leuka — One goal and two assists, including the primary helper on Loktev's power-play opener and the setup for Stepanov's first. Leuka then scored his own power-play goal early in the second period.

Alexander Loktev — One goal and two assists. Loktev scored the crucial 2-0 goal on the power play and later set up both Leuka and Stepanov in the second period.

Player of the match: Egor Stepanov (2 goals, 1 assist).

The period-by-period breakdown tells the story of a game that was decided early. Omskie Krylia's 3-0 first period put Kurgan on the back foot, and while the visitors managed 2-2 in the second period after falling 5-0 behind, the damage was done. The third period was 2-1 in Omskie Krylia's favour, reflecting a game that was already settled.

Notably, three of Omskie Krylia's seven goals came on the power play, suggesting a sharp edge in special teams during this pre-season fixture. Kurgan's lone power-play goal came from Ryzhikov late in the second period when the game was already 5-0.

All 18 previous meetings between these sides have gone over 2.5 total goals, and this 10-goal affair continued that trend comfortably.

This was a pre-season friendly for both VHL sides, with neither team's competitive season yet underway. Omskie Krylia will look to carry this attacking form into their next pre-season fixture against Kurgan again on 4 August 2026 — a quick rematch that will test whether they can maintain their intensity. Kurgan will need to tighten up defensively, particularly on the penalty kill, after conceding three power-play goals in the first two periods.

Omskie Krylia's early efficiency on the power play and clinical finishing in the first period settled this friendly long before the final buzzer. Kurgan showed fight in the second period but the 5-0 deficit was insurmountable. A routine pre-season win for the home side, built on special teams dominance.