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Predators First-Round Pick Hitting a Rough Patch in the KHL

Over in Russia, the Nashville Predators' 22nd overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, Yegor Surin, got off to a hot start when the KHL season got under way. As of late though, he's been struggling quite a bit offensively.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 11:46 PM
Predators First-Round Pick Hitting a Rough Patch in the KHL
Key Things to Know
  • Nashville Predators 2024 first-round pick Yegor Surin is struggling offensively in the KHL after a strong start.
  • Surin scored in four straight games and collected seven points in his first five appearances for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
  • Following his scoring streak, Surin went five consecutive games without registering a single point.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nashville Predators prospect Yegor Surin is experiencing an offensive slump in the KHL with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. The 20-year-old forward, selected 22nd overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, initially opened the 2026-27 season on a four-game goal streak and tallied seven points across his first five games.

Following his rapid start, Surin went five consecutive games without recording a point after earning an assist against Traktor Chelyabinsk. Although he notched an assist against Sibir Novosibirsk to end September, he went scoreless through his first two appearances in October.

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