Anton Burdasov’s anniversary goal helped Traktor defeat Sochi

In a spectacular and productive match, Traktor defeated HC Sochi 6:1. Alexander Rykov, Maxim Shabanov, Egor Popov and Vitaly Kravtsov scored goals for the Chelyabinsk team, and Anton Burdasov scored a double, with his first goal becoming the 200th for a player in the KHL.

HC Sochi, although it is a record outsider of the West, sometimes plays good matches. For example, in the last game the southerners beat Ak Bars and broke the losing streak, so they definitely shouldn’t be underestimated.

Traktor made a targeted rotation after the defeat against Severstal. Sergei Telegin and Sergei Kalinin returned to the lineup, replacing Alexander Shepelev and Nikita Tertyshny. In the fourth line, Alexander Rykov and Egor Popov appeared on the edges. Alexander Sharov is the 13th striker. Finally, Vyacheslav Buteets turned out to be Zach Fucale’s backup for the match.

The hosts confidently indicated their intentions in this meeting, implementing the first removal of the guests. Anton Burdasov shot accurately into the top corner and opened the scoring. This puck became the striker’s 200th in the KHL. HC Sochi also managed to play in the majority, but without results.

In the second period, the lack of teamwork between the Black and White newcomer Jack Rodwald and his partners on the second line affected. The visitors took advantage of the mistake and equalized the score. Artur Tyanulin distinguished himself. And after that, a festival of realized moments from Chelyabinsk masters began. First, Anton Burdasov gave a master class in touch control of the puck. Then Alexander Rykov scored “Bobrov style” from behind the goal. A little later, Maxim Shabanov reinforced Anton Burdasov’s lesson in a similar style by implementing a one-on-one exit. And at the end of the period, Yegor Popov finished off the puck from an acute angle after a throw by Alexander Rykov. The teams left for the second break with a large advantage.

In the third period, Vitaly Kravtsov also did not miss the opportunity to add to his scorer tally, closing the combination of the entire line.

6:1 – a confident victory for Traktor in the class. We note the performance of all units, and especially highlight Anton Burdasov. The Chelyabinsk resident scored his 200th and 201st goals in his KHL career. The next match will be for the “black and whites” on January 22 at home against Sibir.