Bright Victory against Sochi is followed by the First Loss against Lokomotiv for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod

The first match turned out to be overwhelming.

24.Feb.15 10:58 AM
By Irina Klyachina
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Bright Victory against Sochi is followed by the First Loss against Lokomotiv for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod

Despite the fact that Torpedo players were losing 0:3 during a match against Sochi, they managed to show their will and with the game with the final score 4:3.

The match has turned into a real challenge for Nizhny Novgorod team after Sochi players scored 3 goals. This was due to numerous penalties for Torpedo players. As a result Sochi managed to earn a good handicap by the middle of the game.

However third period was a turning point in this match. The first goal resulted in power play. It was the beginning of the overwhelming comeback for the joy of spectators and fans. Then Nizhny Novgorod players managed to score three more goals grabbing such important victory for them.

It turned out to be 8th victory in a row for Torpedo. It also helped to strengthen positions of the team in Western Conference of Continental Hockey League. Everything seemed to run smoothly before away game with Lokomotiv. However the match ended up with the final score 2:1 in favor of hosts of the pitch.

Nevertheless Torpedo still has chances to qualify in play-off stage of the tournament.

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