All You Need to Know About the KHL 2025–26 Season: Results, Standings, Stats, Rosters
The Kontinental Hockey League plays a significant role in shaping the future of Asian hockey. What began as a rebranded version of the old Russian Superleague has evolved into a truly international competition. In the 2025–26 season, the KHL features two Asian clubs – Barys Astana from Kazakhstan and the Shanghai Dragons, a Chinese franchise that’s spending this entire campaign in St. Petersburg.
We’ve got constantly updated scores, standings, and stats for you – plus the complete 2025–26 season schedule. You can also check out the current rosters of both Asian teams.
2025–26 KHL Results, Schedule and Standings
KHL Scoring Leaders – KHL Goalie Stats
Barys Astana Roster – Shanghai Dragons Roster
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Asian Teams in the KHL
Barys Astana has been part of the KHL since the league’s inaugural season in 2008. The club has long served as the backbone of Kazakhstan’s national team, while also sticking to its tradition of bolstering the roster with high-caliber imports.
The Shanghai Dragons joined the league for the 2025–26 season, but this isn’t a brand-new franchise. The club emerged from a rebrand and restructuring of Kunlun Red Star, following a change in ownership. For now, the Dragons are calling the world’s largest arena – St. Petersburg’s SKA Arena – their temporary home, but plans are already in motion for a full relocation to Shanghai next season.
2025-2026 KHL Results, Standings and Schedule
Below you’ll find all KHL results as well as upcoming matches. If you’re interested in following specific teams – such as Barys Astana or the Shanghai Dragons – simply use the filter to display their games.
KHL Scoring Leaders
How’s Kazakhstan’s scoring machine Nikita Mikhailis doing – and what about the evergreen Roman Starchenko? Who’s leading Barys Astana in points right now? And how are China’s Olympic trio from Beijing – Shuai Fu (Parker Foo), Jiang Fu (Spencer Foo), and Jia Luo (Lucas Lockhart) – performing this season? Follow the KHL scoring race throughout the 2025–26 season.
KHL Goaltending Stats
How are Andrei Shutov and Nikita Boyarkin performing this season? Everything you need to know about KHL goalie stats can be found in the table below.
Barys Astana’s Fresh Start in the 2025–26 KHL Season
After a turbulent campaign last year – one that spilled over into the national team’s struggles (we covered that story here) – Barys Astana returns in much better shape. Changes in management were followed by a coaching switch, with Russian bench boss Mikhail Kravets replacing Galym Mambetaliyev.
For a while, it looked like the front office wasn’t sure which direction to take, but in the end, the club once again reinforced its roster with several solid North American imports – AHL-level talents, many with NHL experience. Still, the backbone of the team remains proudly Kazakh, led by Adil Beketayev, Kirill Savitsky, and the legendary Roman Starchenko, who extended his contract – and his career – for one more season.
Where Kunlun Red Star Ends, Shanghai Dragons Begin
Kunlun Red Star’s new management didn’t waste any time – in August, the club unveiled a bold and unexpected rebrand. Kunlun is history; long live the Shanghai Dragons! The team has relocated from Mytishchi to St. Petersburg and has already announced another move — next season, the Dragons are set to return to China, not to Beijing this time, but to Shanghai.
The team carries a distinctly North American identity. Veteran NHL coach Gerard Gallant and his staff are making full use of the KHL’s special exemption for non-Russian clubs, which frees them from the league’s standard import-player limits — allowing them to build a roster packed with talent from Canada and the United States.
It’s worth noting, though, that aside from the name, branding, and visual identity, this roster has little direct connection to Chinese hockey. The only remaining links are two Beijing 2022 Olympians – Spencer Foo and Parker Foo.
