Evgeny Timkin Recalls His Gagarin Cup Final Goal vs CSKAIn a recent press conference, Evgeny Timkin, the former forward who played for several top KHL clubs including Metallurg Magnitogorsk, SKA, Salavat Yulaev, Vityaz, and Avangard, shared a memorable moment from his playing career. Now serving as an assistant coach for Stalnye Lisy, Timkin reflected on a significant goal he scored.
The goal in question was scored against CSKA Moscow during the 2016 Gagarin Cup Final. At the time, Timkin was playing for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. This recollection highlights a key moment in the history of the Gagarin Cup, the premier championship trophy of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Timkin's career has spanned multiple prominent teams in the league, and his transition to a coaching role with Stalnye Lisy marks a new chapter. His insight provides a personal perspective on one of the KHL's most intense playoff series.