The CSKA striker Prokhor Poltapov summarized the game in Minsk.
- Besides scoring goals, what did the team lack today?
— Dedication. They outplayed us, even though it was their second game in two days. But they lacked dedication, they worked very hard, they took neutral pucks, and that's the result.
- Did the unrealized five-minute majority at the start affect the game?
- We should have realized it and played calmly. But if you don't score, they score for you.
— And yet, perhaps, the loss of Nikita Nesterov affected?
- Of course. He plays on the first power play and directs the play on defense. It could have had a little bit of an impact, too.
- After a long winning streak, what went wrong with the team?
- They relaxed, lost the sense of danger, that's why we kept giving moment after moment. We need to get back together and play like in December.
- How will you prepare for Kunlun?
- We will prepare as we did when this series began. Follow the same path and return to it.
- How do you like the atmosphere?
- Beautiful, as always here! The stands are simply magnificent. People love hockey, they adore it, they live the game with the team.
- Was it doubly nice to see and hear your fans?
- Of course. Many thanks to our fans, they follow us to every city. They cheer, support us, drive us forward. I would like to apologize to them for such a trip.
