Goal by Salavat Yulaev forward became best in first round of playoffs

The goal by Salavat Yulaev forward Maxim Kuznetsov became the best in the first round of the KHL playoffs. The "Best Goal" ranking was published on the league's social media.

The best goal of the first round of the playoffs was scored in the fourth game of the series between the teams Salavat Yulaev and Avtomobilist. In the 2nd minute of the game, Maxim Kuznetsov beat goaltender Vladimir Galkin with a beautiful deke and sent the puck into the net from between his legs. The goal delighted many hockey fans.

"A dangerous moment, wow! What is this Kuznetsov doing? It's just incredible," the commentators marveled during the broadcast.

In total, Kuznetsov scored 5 points (4+1) in the first round of the playoffs and became the team's top sniper. He ranks 7th in the overall standings. Salavat Yulaev eliminated the Yekaterinburg team in the sixth game and will play against Lokomotiv in the quarterfinals.