Metallurg Zhlobin took control early and never let go, skating to a 4-1 regulation win over HK Vitebsk in the Salei Cup. The home side built a 2-1 edge in the first period, then slammed the door defensively.
After a scoreless second period that kept the margin at one, Metallurg pulled away with two goals in the third. The late push sealed the result, with Vitebsk unable to generate a response after its opening-period tally.
The decisive number was the final scoreline: 4-1, with Metallurg holding Vitebsk off the board for the final 40 minutes. A complete two-way effort carried the home team to a clean regulation victory.