Kunlun Red Star took a 4-2 regulation win over HC Sochi, building a two-goal lead through the first 40 minutes and controlling the pace throughout. Sochi's third-period push came too late to change the outcome.
Kunlun opened the scoring at 1:00 and doubled the lead at 27:00, entering the third period up 2-0. Sochi cut the deficit at 41:00, but Kunlun answered two minutes later at 43:00. Another Sochi goal at 50:00 kept it close until Kunlun sealed the game at 54:00.
The decisive factor was Kunlun's early cushion and their efficiency at key moments: three of their four goals came after Sochi threatened, and they never trailed at any point. The 4-2 final reflected a game controlled from the opening shift.