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KHL: Metallurg Magnitogorsk again victorious

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Published 26 January, 2009, 13:54

Metallurg Magnitogorsk look to be hitting top form at just the right moment as they secured a confidence-boosting win over third place AK Bars ahead of their Euro Champions League final later in the week.

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Metallurg will be hoping for more of the same as they attempt to retain their title against the Zurich Lions on Wednesday.

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