Loko Yaroslavl took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission and never gave it back, beating Avto Yekaterinburg 3-1 in regulation in MHL action. A balanced performance at home, backed by an early cushion, carried the day.
The hosts controlled the opening period with a 2-1 edge, then added a second-period marker at 31:00 to stretch the advantage to 3-1. The third frame was scoreless, with Loko protecting its lead comfortably.
Loko held Avto off the board over the final 40 minutes, shutting down the road team after the first-period exchange. That defensive consistency sealed the regulation win.