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Ilya
Byakin
Defense
Birthdate
2/2/1963
Birthplace
Sverdlovsk, RUS
Draft Info
1993: Rd 11, Pk 267 (EDM)
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Birthdate
2/2/1963
Birthplace
Sverdlovsk, RUS
Draft Info
1993: Rd 11, Pk 267 (EDM)
Position
Defense
Career History
San Jose Sharks
1995-1995 (1 Season)
Edmonton Oilers
1993-1994 (1 Season)
NHL News
Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
— Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal...
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Buffalo Sabres start, pull goaltender Alex Lyon in Game 6
Buffalo goaltender Alex Lyon started Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, with his Sabres facing elimination, but was pulled halfway into the first period after allowing three goals on three shots, giving way to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Macklin Celebrini nets 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at worlds
Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist as Canada improved to 2-0 at the world championships with a 6-0 victory over Italy.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket
The Canadiens can close out the series on Saturday, with the Hurricanes waiting for the series winner.
Reports: PWHL chooses San Jose as its 4th expansion market
The PWHL is bringing women's hockey to the San Francisco Bay Area by choosing San Jose, California, as its fourth and final market during the league's latest round of expansion, according to multiple reports.
