Lokomotiv extends lead over Spartak in KHL playoffs

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Lokomotiv defeated Spartak to secure a spot in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) playoff quarterfinals. This victory confirms Lokomotiv as the second-to-last team to advance in the tournament, impacting the playoff bracket. The series lead Lokomotiv held against Spartak was decisive in their progression.

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•Lokomotiv defeated Spartak in their latest KHL playoff game on April 1, 2026.
•Lokomotiv became the second-to-last team to reach the KHL playoff quarterfinals.
•The victory increased Lokomotiv's lead in the playoff series against Spartak as of March 30, 2026.
•The KHL playoff series win advances Lokomotiv closer to competing for the Gagarin Cup.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Lokomotiv maintains their performance in the quarterfinals they could advance further in the KHL playoffs, increasing their chances to win the Gagarin Cup and boosting their team reputation.

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🌍Russian Federation

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🏛Kontinental Hockey League 🏛Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 🏛Spartak Moscow

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RURBC (RU)Чемпион КХЛ вышел в четвертьфинал Кубка Гагарина, обыграв «Спартак»RUKommersant (RU)«Локомотив» стал предпоследним четвертьфиналистом play-off КХЛ RUInterfax (RU)"Локомотив" обыграл "Спартак" и вышел в четвертьфинал плей-офф КХЛ RUKommersant (RU)«Локомотив» увеличил преимущество в серии play-off КХЛ со «Спартаком»