In the third match of the final series of the Russian Super League, Avangard Omsk beat Melallurg from Magnitogorsk with a score of 5:3. The hosts' undisputed best was former Minnesota forward Maxim Sushinsky, who lit the red light behind the Magnitka goal three times and was assisted three times by Ravil Yakubov. Avangard scored the decisive goal five minutes before the end of the third period - Oleg Shargorodsky scored. The guests have a double on Kuznetsov's account. After a home victory, the Hawks are reducing the lead over Metallurg - the series score is 1:2. The fourth match will take place tomorrow in Omsk.