The CSKA striker Egor Afanasyev answered journalists' questions after the match with Kunlun.
- What was the key part of the match?
- We allowed two pucks, then the opponent rolled back on defense and failed to turn the game in their favor. We had some good chances: Fateev hit the crossbar, I threw several times in the second period, and Mamin, but we couldn't realize them. We will try to fix the situation.
- The opponent had 15 shots on goal, while CSKA had 37 shots, but failed to hit the opponent's goal. What was missing today?
– It's necessary to get to the slot, to gain additionally, to block the goalkeeper's view We have to keep working and looking within ourselves for answers.
- Has the loss of several key players affected the team?
- Today we didn't have a couple of players in the lineup - it's unpleasant, but I think that we should decide the outcome of the game in any lineup. We have a good selection of players, we need to keep working on ourselves, getting better every time.
– How are you satisfied with your team's performance today?
– We made 37 shots, fought at every moment, and didn't give up until the very end. It's necessary to get to the slot, block the goalkeeper's view and enhance every moment.
