The head coach of CSKA commented on the results of today's match against Lokomotiv in Yaroslavl.
— Congrats to the Lokomotiv on a victory. The team played well, but we failed to pocket the chances that we created. Although we lost by two goals. Somewhere we were off the scale in terms of energy and emotions. Our team loves such games, but not everything was successful, we were in a bit of a hurry. There wasn't such a good start in St. Petersburg, today was better. The game was even, but we missed an unnecessary goal and while in the minority unsuccessfully wanted to help our goalkeeper. I told the guys that we had done a lot of good things. You need to concentrate on them. Then we will see which guys will be announced for the next game. Happy New Year to all, thank you.
— What did the attackers lack in the final stage of the attacks?
— Lokomotiv is an organized team, we understand the system of their game. That's right, probably a couple of successful bounces were not enough in the end. Our forwards played close to the goal, and the puck bounced to the far spot. Our player didn't always end up there, because two attackers were busy around the goal. We made adjustments, it got better, but after the second period there was no such advantage in the rink. We should have scored a couple of goals, but it didn't work out.
— Vladimir Bryukvin has already made his debut, the transfer of Christian Yarosh has also been officially announced. How will they strengthen the team?
— Vladimir played well enough these two games. The adaptation will continue anyway. Whether he fit in or not, time will tell, but we have acquired a good forward who can complete attacks — that's for sure. His dedication confirms this. As for Christian, it all happened this afternoon, I understand that he is a tall right—handed defender, quite mobile. Played a certain time in the NHL. When we played against Avangard, he acted confidently, skated well. In defense, fresh blood is always needed. I hope that with his arrival we will be a little more stable and in most cases we will take certain steps.
