Vladislav Provolnev: the key to CSKA's success is the skill of the forwards and the play of Fedotov
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Vladislav Provolnev: the key to CSKA's success is the skill of the forwards and the play of Fedotov

Источник: allhockey.ru

CSKA's defender Vladislav Provolnev told why his team beat Lokomotiv 4-0 in the Gagarin Cup 1/8 finals.

- Vlad, what were your impressions of the fourth game in the series with Lokomotiv?

- Well, all games were very emotional. It was the last push of the series, so we could not fail. Everyone gave it their all, especially considering the third game in the series, which was as long as two games.

- You scored your first goal for CSKA. Describe it.

- The attack started, I saw an empty space and decided to join in, Kostya Okulov played well and gave me a comfortable pass, so I threw and scored.

- Moreover, you interrupted your goalless streak. What were your emotions after this goal?

- I didn't have emotions because of the goal itself but because we led in that game. We still had two periods ahead of us, so there wasn't much time to get excited.

- I got the impression that in the fourth game the team ran faster than your opponents. Have you recovered better from an incredibly long fourth game?

- I wouldn't say that we seemed faster. More likely, we looked more confident. This was largely due to the experience of many of the players on our team.

- How did you feel personally?

- I felt OK. I had time to recover and felt that I had powers.

- Is the third game in the series with Lokomotiv the longest in your life?

- Yes, sure, I never had anything like this before.

- How exactly did you recover after that game?

- The coaching staff gave us the opportunity to rest, there was a walk with the team.

- What were your overall impressions of the series?

- It was a very serious and hard opponent. Even before the games began, it was clear that the series would not be easy. Lokomotiv is a good, balanced team.

- What, in your opinion, were the turning points in these games?

- Throughout the series, our team looked very confident in the minority. In addition, the skill of our attackers and, of course, the confident play of our goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov were the key to our success.

- Can you say that your team outplayed Lokomotiv through more depth and better use of reserves?

- There were many factors, but at the heart of it all is the clear fulfillment of the tasks of the coaching staff.

- CSKA made it to four games, and now you'll have a few days off from games. Couldn't you wish for better?

- Of course, the fact that we made it to four games is good. Now we have time to prepare for the bext round.

- Do you follow other playoff series?

- Of course, I do.

- Which one caught your eye the most?

- I think it was Severstal vs. Dinamo. It was a very interesting series. In addition, because it is with the winner of this pair we will have to play.