In Russian Superleague action today, winger Anton But [3] had a goal and two assists as Yaroslavl tied Novokuznetsk 5-5.
A tie was also in the offing in the match between Togliatti and Nizhnekasmk. Vasily Koshechkin [4] allowed a third period goal to allow Neftekhimik to tie Lada 2-2. Koshechkin's record moves to 14-5-3 on the year.