CSKA striker talked about the match with Metallurg, returning to the ice and preparing for the game in Sochi.
— Your team were close to equalize the score in the match with Metallurg. What results can you sum up?
— My impressions are good. Magnitogorsk has a special atmosphere, last season we played the final here. When we arrived, there still were those emotions. The match was good, as well, two great teams played. We conceded goals in some moments due to our mistakes and failed to convert some chances. We could easily convert certain chances.
— Why do you fail to do this? There are enough scoring situations in the attack created. What is the reason for this, in your opinion?
— I think we need to reverse this situation a bit. We lack heavy, garbage goal. We need to get this puck into the goal cage, and then it will definitely go right. The opponent was worthy, we took advantage of each other's mistakes, but in such games, each side allows few chances at the goal cage. Therefore, we need to create even more forecheck and score the garbage goal.
— It was the first game after your returning to the ice. How did you feel? What can you say about your own game?
— In general, everything is fine, I felt great. Of course, I'm upset that we didn't win. It's not for me to judge the personal game. Let's analyze our mistakes and everything will be clear.
— You have a game with HC Sochi ahead. There were two confident wins in the season — 5-2 and 6-0. What will the match be like tomorrow?
— Yes, the match with HC Sochi is ahead. We won two games against them and we need to keep this up. Personally, my opinion is that we have no difference with which team to play — we must score points and move only forward. The match will be interesting, we must play our game. We need victories.
— The Sochi team won last time on November 15. What is the best way to get prepared for an opponent who is in the last line? Is this match important for CSKA in psychological terms?
— I don't consider it necessary to remember the last time they won. There is tomorrow, tomorrow's game — we must go and win. And then we will fly home unnervingly.
