The head coach of CSKA summed up the results of the sixth match of the series.
— We played well, but missed an unnecessary goal in the third period. We didn't figure it out, a purely technical error. There were chances to get back into the game, although there was little time left. Good speeds, did the right things. We made two mistakes, missed a goal twice. We lost two meetings, close in score and intensity.
Haven't we scored enough in the last two matches? A spot, a won fight, single fights, composure, sometimes it is necessary to play sharper. Anyone who wants it can do it. Poltapov is in the link with Mingachev and Abramov? We made changes, hoping for quick decisions. The guys played well in their playing time.
What id the psychological state of the guys? We are 100% worried, especially after the match. The guys are going through a certain routine now, preparing for the next day and the match. It takes a certain amount of time to digest the match and the result. We stay up until 12 at night, and tomorrow is a new day. We have an experienced team. We'll go out, practice and get ready for the seventh meeting.
What did Scotty Bowman say in situations like this? I won't say that I remember something really important. I brought one phrase after the last meeting, now nothing comes to mind. Did you play with six defenders? We always wanted to do this, but it didn't always work out. Today I will answer corny: experience, skill, a certain rhythm. We decided to go with six.
