Whl
① Beliye Medveditsy Chelyabinsk take advantage of home ice, creating a favorable environment for a higher-scoring affair.
② Agidel Ufa bring strong goaltending and a dynamic forecheck, but the road team might struggle to keep up if Chelyabinsk starts hot.
③ Both teams show robust power play numbers, boosting the chances of several goals and making 4-3 plausible.
① The home team holds an edge from home ice and recent form, making a 3-2 outcome plausible as goals stay relatively tight.
② The visiting goaltender has been solid, but the home starter is favored to make key saves at critical moments, keeping the score close.
③ Special teams could tilt the balance, with the home power play showing marginally better efficiency and the road unit needing a sharper setup to capitalize on chances.