Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod vs Shanghai Dragons predictions, Feb 18, 2026

Feb 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod

Shanghai Dragons

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As Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod prepares to host the Shanghai Dragons on February 18, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with differing recent performances. Torpedo comes off a streak where they have secured 2 victories in their last 5 fixtures, indicating a slight uptick in form as they seek to capitalize on home advantage. Tactical strengths lie in their effective offensive strategy and the ability to dominate puck possession, which will be crucial against an opponent struggling to find form.

Conversely, the Shanghai Dragons have managed only 1 win in their last 5 matches, highlighting ongoing defensive vulnerabilities. Their ability to adapt to the fast-paced KHL environment will be tested against a well-structured Torpedo lineup. Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.5 for a home win, contrasting sharply with 5.58 for an away victory, underscoring the expectation of a competitive match.

Models suggest a 60.4% chance for a home victory, with a predicted final score of 4:1. While Torpedo appears favored to secure the points, unpredictability remains a hallmark of sports; thus, the outcome is far from assured as the teams take to the ice.

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Torpedo NN
62.8%		 Draw
20.3%		 Shanghai
16.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

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Latest Results

12.02.26 Ak Bars Kazan – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 4:3 OT
10.02.26 HC Lada Togliatti – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 3:1
04.02.26 Amur Khabarovsk – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:2
02.02.26 Admiral Vladivostok – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 2:3 OT
31.01.26 Salavat Yulaev Ufa – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 3:1		 12.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Severstal Cherepovets – 2:3
10.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – 0:2
05.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC CSKA Moscow – 0:1
03.02.26 Shanghai Dragons – Avangard Omsk – 3:5
30.01.26 Shanghai Dragons – HC Sochi – 5:2

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ KHL (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9).
  • Torpedo NN has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Shanghai‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Torpedo NN has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Shanghai has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Torpedo NN is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Torpedo NN won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:6. (average 3.7:2).
  • Including home match between the teams, Torpedo NN won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    22.01.26 Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – Shanghai Dragons – 7:2
    05.12.25 Shanghai Dragons – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 3:4 penalties
    22.09.25 Shanghai Dragons – Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod – 1:0 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ✔ 57 28 9 5 15 151:112 79
    2 Dinamo Minsk 55 28 5 7 15 199:134 73
    3 Cherepovets 56 26 8 4 18 167:150 72
    4 Nizhny Novgorod 56 24 8 6 18 161:148 70
    5 CSKA Moscow 55 28 2 8 17 138:123 68
    6 Dynamo Moscow 55 20 10 4 21 147:141 64
    7 Spartak Moscow 54 23 5 6 20 161:160 62
    8 SKA St. Petersburg 54 21 7 6 20 154:144 62
    9 Shanghai 55 15 4 9 27 136:182 47
    10 Sochi 54 14 2 8 30 114:191 40
    11 Lada 57 14 2 7 34 129:201 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Magnitogorsk ✔ 53 34 7 5 7 217:139 87
    2 Avangard Omsk ✔ 54 30 8 4 12 184:127 80
    3 Bars Kazan ✔ 55 30 5 5 15 166:134 75
    4 Yekaterinburg 54 23 7 4 20 157:134 64
    5 Salavat Ufa 54 22 6 4 22 141:137 60
    6 Niznekamsk 55 21 7 3 24 145:157 59
    7 Tractor Chelyabinsk 54 22 4 6 22 172:164 58
    8 Novosibirsk 57 12 13 5 27 139:173 55
    9 Khabarovsk 55 16 3 7 29 126:159 45
    10 Barys Astana 57 13 5 8 31 126:167 44
    11 Vladivostok 54 10 4 10 30 118:171 38

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