The CSKA defender appreciated the opponent's game and expressed hope to finish the season at home.
— How would you rate the moment with the goal of Poltapov, which went through the whole area?
— A talented guy, he showed himself masterfully, well done. But we were all set up today, so we have to pay tribute to Ak Bars, they played well and deserved to win today.
— What were they stronger in?
— There were our shortcomings, they gave us to throw. There was an accident while shorthanded, the puck came off, we would have thrown it away. We had such not so good moments, but the opponent managed to implement them, they did a good job. We are going on to Moscow to win. I would like to close everything at home in front of my fans.
— When the puck hit the post twice in the second period, were you upset?
— No, it's absolutely fine, we're not even worried. We are calm, no worries.
— Why is Ak Bars inconvenient?
— All our teams fought on the way to the final, I can't say anything special about the opponent. All the matches in the playoffs are tough.
— This is the first final in your career for you. How does it feel?
— I'm enjoying it, of course. While there is such an opportunity, we must use it. This may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I live in the moment.
