Burlaka’s shootout winner lifts Avangard past Traktor

Avangard Omsk beat Traktor 2–1 in a home KHL game decided by a shootout, with Gleb Burlaka converting the winning attempt.

Joshua Leivo scored for Avangard in regulation, while Artemy Nizameyev replied for the visitors. The Omsk club’s official match record shows both goals coming on power plays in the final period.

Neither side scored in overtime, taking the game to a shootout. Burlaka’s successful attempt secured the extra point for Avangard.

Avangard have 16 points and sit seventh in the Eastern Conference. Traktor are tenth with 14 points.