Avangard strengthens lead over CSKA in KHL playoffs
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CSKA Moscow won a game against Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) quarterfinals, reducing their series deficit. This win keeps CSKA's hopes alive to extend the playoff series and possibly advance further. The series remains competitive as both teams contest for a semifinal spot.
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- •CSKA Moscow won a playoff game on April 14, 2026, against Avangard Omsk.
- •Before this game, Avangard had taken a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven quarterfinal series.
- •The KHL quarterfinal series is part of the 2026 Gagarin Cup playoffs.
- •Avangard had previously won three consecutive games against CSKA in this series by April 12, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If CSKA wins the next two games CSKA could tie the series 3-3, forcing a decisive seventh game and increasing pressure on Avangard.
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RUInterfax (RU)ЦСКА сократил отставание в серии плей-офф КХЛ с "Авангардом"RURBC (RU)ЦСКА сократил отставание от «Авангарда» в серии 1/4 финала плей-офф КХЛRUInterfax (RU)"Авангард" упрочил преимущество в серии плей-офф КХЛ с ЦСКАRURBC (RU)ЦСКА в третий раз проиграл «Авангарду» в четвертьфинале Кубка Гагарина