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Artem Anisimov sharp in KHL win Sunday
Artem Anisimov - C - Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec. 30, 2012 - 10:55 AM ET

Artem Anisimov scored a goal and added two assists to lead Lokomotiv Yaroslavl to a 6-4 win over HC Yugra in KHL action Sunday.

He has been Lokomotiv's best player this season with 30 points in 34 games and could be poised for a breakout with Columbus once NHL play resumes. Anisimov has always had offensive abilities, and with an increased role with the Blue Jacket,s he could begin to show them in a serious way. Niklas Hagman scored two goals for Lokomotiv in the victory.

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