Lokomotiv Takes Lead in KHL Playoff Series Against Salavat Yulaev
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Lokomotiv won their second game against Salavat Yulaev in the KHL playoff quarterfinals, strengthening their series lead. This puts Lokomotiv closer to advancing in the best-of-seven Gagarin Cup series. The series outcome will decide which team moves forward in the KHL playoffs.
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- •Lokomotiv defeated Salavat Yulaev twice by April 10, 2026, in the KHL playoff quarterfinals.
- •The playoff series is part of the 2026 Gagarin Cup competition.
- •The series is a best-of-seven format determining advancement in the KHL playoffs.
- •Avangard also strengthened their lead in a separate KHL playoff series on April 10, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Lokomotiv wins the next two games Lokomotiv will secure a series victory and advance to the KHL semifinals, increasing their chances for the Gagarin Cup.
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RUInterfax (RU)"Авангард" и "Локомотив" упрочили преимущества в сериях плей-офф КХЛRUKommersant (RU)«Локомотив» во второй раз обыграл «Салават Юлаев» в Кубке ГагаринаRUKommersant (RU)«Локомотив» повел в серии play-off КХЛ против «Салавата Юлаева»RURBC (RU)«Локомотив» обыграл «Салават Юлаев» в матче 1/4 финала плей-офф КХЛ