CSKA forward Maxim Sorkin recapped the win over Neftekhimik.
– Today we scored early in each period and finished strong too. Was there a specific emphasis on those shifts?
– No, that point wasn’t emphasized today. You’ve got to start strong and play the right way. We just tried to stick to the game plan.
– The first period was a tight, back-and-forth game, and they tied it up. How did they manage to take control in the second period?
– In the middle of the first period, we started playing around with them. You can't do that with this team. Then we got back to basics, started playing our brand of hockey, and it paid off.
– Are CSKA on a 12-game winning streak? How does it feel inside the team?
Of course, when you're winning, it boosts your team morale and builds confidence in your own abilities. The main thing is not to stop, and to find motivation within yourself.
