— CSKA has a series of three defeats behind them. How psychologically important is yesterday's victory?
— For us, any game is important and we always want to win, but we are now preparing for the playoffs, and therefore we are practicing our game in order to show our best hockey there.
— This season has the most regular season games in the history of the KHL. Is it physically difficult?
— Of course, it's hard, but on the other hand, it's good when you're constantly in the game tone. Plus, you can quickly correct your mistakes right away for the next game.
— Tomorrow is the match with Severstal, the opponent is actively fighting for the playoffs. Will the game also be up to the first mistake?
— They also really need points to fight for a place in the playoffs. I think they have already started preparing for the knockout games, too. We will only play to win, try to play the hockey that we will show in the playoffs.
— Home streak of five consecutive games. Are there any chances to get the most out of it?
— Of course, there are all chances and this is one of the main tasks — to win every match. You can't relax or slack off in the knockout games, every match is worth its weight in gold.
— Earlier you had a series of matches where you didn't get much playing time. Now there is more of it again — what has been changed in the game?
— We worked with the coaching staff on micro-chances to improve our game and be ready for the playoffs. I have never played with men in such games and at such a level before in my career.
