SKA moved to a new arena and, in its debut match with Sochi, sent eight goals into the opponent’s goal. Ak Bars was forced to move to the old Sports Palace and defeated Metallurg thanks to a goal from Alexander Radulov.

Lokomotiv, 28 seconds before the siren, equalized the score in the confrontation with CSKA and snatched victory in overtime, and Nikolai Goldobin broke Spartak's scoring record. Salavat Yulaev upset Avangard seven times, and Amur won six matches in a row and rose to eighth place in the Eastern Conference table.