Belozyorov goal gives Neftekhimik victory over Lokomotiv

Neftekhimik beat Lokomotiv through the game's only goal, scored by Andrey Belozyorov. The 30-year-old forward converted a third-period power play to take his KHL tally for the club to 92.

The win moved Neftekhimik to 22 points from 18 games and second place in the Eastern Conference. Lokomotiv remained second in the West with 24 points from 17 games.

The Yaroslavl team will next host Dynamo Moscow on October 23. Neftekhimik will visit Avangard the day before.