Omsk "G-Drive Arena" on January 8 will be the venue for a key fight in terms of the fight for the first place in the Eastern Conference. The local Avangard, which has gained momentum, will receive the Yekaterinburg Avtomobilist in distress on home ice.

On January 8, in the match of the 17th round of the Italian Serie A, the teams of Lazio and Empoli will meet. The match will take place at the Olimpico Arena (Rome).