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Nikita Filatov records game-winning goal and 2 assists in KHL debut (Photo © Getty Images)

Nikita Filatov, who was loaned to CSKA by Columbus Blue Jackets, scored game-winning goal and added 2 assists to help his CSKA defeat Traktor 4-1 in his first game in the KHL.

Filatov got team’s second best time on ice among forwards – 16:40 (Denis Parshin was first with 18:27).

CSKA’s head coach Sergei Nemchinov noticed that Filatov is a bit out of condition but added that he would get accustomed soon and start playing even better.

Gary Laws

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