A Good Night For NHLers in the KHL

Thursday night was a busy night in the KHL and for many NHL superstars who traveled overseas to play in the KHL, Thursday night was a breakout night. St. Petersburg was in action against Ufa, the game was headlined by New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuck. Kovalchuck was unable to find the back of the net, but was able to help out with 2 assists which helped to propel St. Petersburg to a 7-2 thumping of Ufa.

Highlights:  http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/#clip771302

 In other action Magnitgorsk, featuring Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin and Senators defenseman Sergei Gonchar, took on Lev Prague. The reigning NHL's Most Valuable Player continued where he had left off last season, racking up two assists before putting away a perfect cross crease pass. Gonchar also hit the scoreboard when he made a beautiful pass from his own zone to send Malkin in on a breakaway. Malkin would be stopped, but the rebound would be tapped in. Magnitgorsk Metallurg would go on to win the game 6-1.

Highlights:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXMVjj9Yqo8&feature=player_embedded

 Finally in other action Moscow took on Traktor. Moscow came into the game with many big names to their arsenal including the likes of Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski, Nashville Predators Alexander Radulov, and Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. However, despite the fire power Moscow fell 4-3 to Traktor. In a losing effort Datsyuk finished with 2 assists and Grabovski was able to find the top corner after a great cross ice pass. Ultimately it was Nashville Predators forward Andrei Kostitsyn who would score the game winning goal. In other game notes Bryzgalov finished with 4 goals against on 30 shots and Alexander Radulov was kicked out of the game for pushing a referee.

Highlights:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_wSVn19cC0&feature=player_embedded

 In other hockey news John Tavares signed a deal that will see him play in the Swiss Elite League and the NHL officially canceled the remainder of the exhibition season. Although, both the Players Association and the NHL plan to meet this weekend for the first time since the Owner's officially locked out the players.