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Gera Poddubnyi scores 2 goals and 2 assists in Nizhny Novgorod Governor's Cup Tournament

By Bud, 08/14/18, 9:45PM EDT

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Torpedo clinched second place in its home tournament thanks to a victory over Spartak on Saturday evening. A late goal from German Poddubny proved decisive in this meeting, snapping a 1-1 tie with five minutes to play. Andy Miele's empty-net goal sealed the deal after Spartak failed to convert a five-on-three power play chance.
Earlier, Denis Barantsev put Torpedo in front with a power play goal. Ilya Zubov missed a great chance to tie the scores when he failed with a penalty shot, but Vyacheslav Leshchenko tied the game early in the second period. Earlier, Denis Barantsev put Torpedo in front with a power play goal. Ilya Zubov missed a great chance to tie the scores when he failed with a penalty shot, but Vyacheslav Leshchenko tied the game early in the second period.
Torpedo ended with nine points from victories over Spartak, Dinamo Minsk and Dynamo Moscow (in a shoot-out); Spartak came in fifth place thanks to a shoot-out win against Dynamo and two tied games in regulation.
Gera, had 2 goals and 2 assists with his team and they finished in 2nd place in the Nizhny Novgorod Governor's Cup.
 
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