Saryarka Karagandy won a regulation slugfest over HC Aktobe, taking the game 9-5 on home ice. The decisive margin was built in the middle frame, where Saryarka outscored the visitors 5-2 to seize control.
After a competitive first period, the scoreboard read 3-1 for the hosts. Saryarka pushed the lead to 8-3 by the second intermission, then withstood a 2-1 third-period push from Aktobe to close out the game at 9-5.
The nine-goal outburst speaks to Saryarka's offensive execution across the full 60 minutes, while Aktobe's five goals were not enough to offset the damage done in the second. The win required no overtime, as Saryarka finished the job in regulation.