On December 19, 2024, the KHL showdown between Dinamo Moskva and Admiral Vladivostok took place at the VTB Arena in Moscow, with Dinamo prevailing 4-2. The victory ended Admiral's three-game winning streak and propelled Dinamo to maintain its position in the playoff race for the Western Conference.
The match started with Dinamo taking charge early on, with Artem Kudašov scoring the first goal just 6:53 minutes onto the clock, assisted by Shvets-Rogovoy. This momentum continued as Artem Sergeyev followed up with another at 9:34, also netting his first of the game with help from Pilenkov and Pakett.
Dinamo extended their lead with Artem Ilyenko scoring at 15:23, capitalizing on the power play with assists from Uil and Gusev, rounding out the first period at 3-0. It truly was the perfect start for the Moscow team, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Admiral responded with determination, and the game took on a different tone following the first period. The second period saw Stepan Starkov score for Admiral at 34:46, but it wasn’t enough to swing the momentum back to their side, trailing 3-1 at the second intermission.
The third period continued to see both teams make their case, with Georgiy Solyanikov pulling Admiral closer with another goal at 54:49, making it 3-2. Despite their efforts, the victory slipped away.
Maxim Komtoa sealed the win for Dinamo with the final goal at 59:24, hitting the empty net after Admiral pulled their goaltender. Final score: Dinamo Moskva 4, Admiral Vladivostok 2.
Currently, Dinamo holds the third spot on the KHL Western Conference table with 49 points after 37 games. They recorded 105 goals over the season, averaging 2.92 goals per game. The team appears to be in good form and is gearing up for their next match against Ak Bars on December 23.
Meanwhile, Admiral sits sixth in the Eastern Conference standings with 41 points from 38 games played. Despite the loss, their recent run of form shows they are still contenders, with high-scoring matches evident; they’ve averaged 2.78 goals per game this season.
Moving forward, both teams will be eager to improve their performances. Dinamo must maintain their offensive rhythm to keep pace among playoff contenders, whereas Admiral will aim to bounce back from this defeat as they prepare to face SKA on December 21.
Fans can catch live broadcasts of more KHL matches on channels such as Match TV and sports websites. The outlook for the rest of the season remains bright for these two competitive teams as they continue their quests for postseason glory.
