The head coach of CSKA summed up the results of the victorious match with Lokomotiv.
— Excellent speeds, both teams played fast, energetic, attacking hockey with pressure. We scored our chances, played well in the middle zone, without the puck in the places. We made conclusions about our defense zone.
The structure of the game changes if we perform our duties correctly and better individually. This is a game with and without the puck. Hockey is fast, small venues dictate their rhythm. The puck always goes forward, according to this, both teams play intense and with correct pressure with three or four players. Our team has actually changed little in terms of composition, so looking for other options will not really be a way out of some situation. We try to guide the guys on the right path.
As the head coach of the team, I am more impressed with aggression, a threat to the opponent's goal. If the goalkeeper sees you clearly, then the goalkeeper will not miss the puck. If not, then, of course, a throw is needed. We always pay attention to discipline of any kind. Especially in terms of dismissals. All the players were moving, were engaged in direct business. Everyone understood the cost of any wrong action and dismissal.
