[Oct 17, 2026 (Sat)] KHL Analysis Traktor @ Neftekhimik Preview - BeaverStats

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Quick preview of Traktor @ Neftekhimik (Oct 17, 2026 (Sat)).

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Traktor @ Neftekhimik

Traktor projected starting goalie: Henrik Haukeland @ Neftekhimik projected starting goalie: Yaroslav Ozolin

The 5v5 numbers are close, so this game turns on whether a hot Haukeland (+4.9 GSAx over his last five) or a steady home Ozolin holds up better.

Neftekhimik leads 5v5 xG% 51.1 to 49.4, a 1.7-point gap, using this season's numbers. Traktor are 6-8 with a 30-35 goal difference (18-24 at 5v5). Neftekhimik are 8-5-2 at 47-38 (28-25 at 5v5).

Haukeland has a .915 SV% and +2.1 GSAx in 4 road games, and .922 and +3.8 GSAx over 9 games this season. His last start was 2 goals against. Ozolin has a .929 SV% and +6.8 GSAx in 17 home games, and .936 and +3.0 GSAx this season, but his last five sit at -1.0 GSAx and he allowed 4 last time.

Traktor won 6-2 at Shanghai after three one- or two-goal losses. Neftekhimik have lost two straight, 3-4 at Ufa and 0-1 to Omsk.

Both goalies are unconfirmed. If Nikolayev starts, Traktor get a .924 SV% and -0.4 GSAx this season. If Dolganov starts, Neftekhimik get .914 and -2.0 GSAx.

In summary, Neftekhimik hold a slight 5v5 edge, but the goaltending matters more. The key is whether Haukeland's form continues and whether Ozolin returns to his home level, and the starters still need to be confirmed.