Rostov hockey team earns a point in shootout loss to Zvezda
The hockey club Rostov took a point from a match against Zvezda after regulation and overtime ended in a 2–2 draw, with the visitors winning the shootout.
Apr 22, 2026 0
Every earned point is crucial for the Condors, as they fight to climb the standings.
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The hockey club Rostov faced the Moscow region«s Zvezda on home ice at the Sports Palace. Neither regulation time nor overtime could determine a winner — the scoreboard showed a tied score of 2:2. The outcome of the match was decided in a shootout, which the visiting team won.
The stands had few fans, likely because bad weather prevented supporters from reaching the arena.
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HC Rostov has now earned 35 points and has moved up from the bottom of the league standings.
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See the highlights of the match in the photo report by 161.RU.
A small group of traveling fans cheers on the Moscow-region club during the game.
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Rostov opened the scoring with the first goal of the match in the early stages.
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Home fans celebrate an early goal with visible excitement and cheers.
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The first period concluded with Rostov holding a narrow 1:0 advantage on the scoreboard.
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Supporters passionately urged their team on, calling for more goals during the game.
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Both teams generated good scoring opportunities, keeping the goalies busy throughout.
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Rostov had several power-play chances but failed to convert them into goals.
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Fans chant «Puck!» (Shaybu!), urging their team to shoot and score a goal.
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The second period saw both defenses hold firm, with no goals being added.
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Bad weather delayed the arrival of the Condor mascot until the third period.
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Zvezda managed to tie the game with a goal scored in the 49th minute.
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The visitors then took the lead just two minutes later, making the score 1:2.
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The home team demonstrated resilience and continued to press for an equalizer.
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Rostov leveled the match again with a tying goal scored in the 58th minute.
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The five-minute overtime period passed without either team scoring a goal.
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The game«s winner was ultimately determined by a penalty shootout series.
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Players watch intently from the bench as their teammates take penalty shots.
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Rostov«s shooters could only convert one of their attempts in the shootout.
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Zvezda«s players scored twice in the shootout to secure the bonus point.
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Players on the ice express gratitude to the remaining fans after the final buzzer.
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Spectators who attended appeared pleased with the closely contested match.
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