Lokomotiv Yaroslavl netted two goals within a span of just 46 seconds during the first game of the Gagarin Cup final against Ak Bars Kazan. The host team secured a commanding 3-1 victory, with the decisive burst coming in the second period. Alexander Radulov opened the scoring at 21:02, and just 46 seconds later, Maksim Berezkin doubled the lead, stunning the opposition. The quick strikes proved pivotal, giving Lokomotiv a 1-0 series advantage in the best-of-seven final. The match showcased Lokomotiv’s offensive efficiency and defensive resilience, as they controlled the tempo after the early fireworks.
