Traktor's Upset Win in Gagarin Cup Final: A Scoreless Start and a Stunning Finish

Traktor Chelyabinsk defeats Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the first game of the Gagarin Cup final. The game, played in Yaroslavl on May 13th, ended in a 2-1 victory for Traktor. The first two periods were scoreless, a unique occurrence in a high-stakes playoff game. The third period saw Lokomotiv concede two goals within 13 seconds, turning the tide of the game decisively in Traktor's favor. Traktor player Andrei Svetlakov achieved a notable milestone by playing in his seventh KHL final. This unexpected victory sets the stage for a thrilling continuation of the series.