[Oct 14, 2026 (Wed)] KHL Analysis Avtomobilist @ Barys Preview - BeaverStats

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Quick preview of Avtomobilist @ Barys (Oct 14, 2026 (Wed)).

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Avtomobilist @ Barys

Avtomobilist projected starting goalie: Evgeny Alikin @ Barys projected starting goalie: Andrei A. Shutov

Avtomobilist wins the play, Barys wins the scoreboard, and Barys's starting goalie matters a lot tonight.

Avtomobilist leads the 5-on-5 xG share 54.4% to 49.1% this season. But Barys is 8-6 with a 54-40 goal differential (37-24 at 5-on-5), scoring well above its chances. Avtomobilist is 6-5-2 at 34-32.

Shutov, Barys's projected starter, was weak at home across two seasons (.901, -3.2 GSAx over 21 games) but has been a different goalie this year: .946 with +8.8 GSAx in eight games. Alikin is at .917 and -4.6 GSAx over 21 road games (8-11) and -1.5 GSAx this season.

Avtomobilist beat Avangard 4-0; Barys lost 3-2 at home to Sibir.

If Barys starts Shepard instead (.865, -10.8 GSAx in 10 games, -7.1 home GSAx), the picture changes sharply in Avtomobilist's favor. Galkin for Avtomobilist (+2.3 GSAx this year, +5.9 road GSAx) would be an upgrade over Alikin.

In summary, Avtomobilist has the process, Barys has the results. Whether it's Shutov or Shepard in the Barys net is what shapes this game most.