The head coaches of the teams summarized the results of the match.
Ilya Vorobyev, head coach of HC CSKA:
- We conceded two goals in the second period, and in the third we ruined the game for ourselves. For a long time we played in three ties. The opponent blocked 20 shots.
- How crucial was Vitaly Abramov's injury? He played in a line with Maxim Sorkin and Prokhor Poltapov, which was on the move in the first part of the season.
- It's clear here - it was one of the best lines in the league, which carried us. It's understandable that its creativity is lacking.
- Is there any regret that the other lines could not be brought to such a level and such creativity?
- Nobody forbade them to be creative.
- What do you see as the reasons for the team's unstable play?
- We have a lot of things to do: injuries, illnesses. We lack players. We don`t have out first center.
- Maxim Mamin will play in the playoffs?
- I really hope so.
- What will make the team better in the playoffs? Maybe there are resources?
- We will gather them through dedication and great desire. We'll add to it.
Dmitry Kvartalnov, head coach of Dynamo:
- A good start. There were problems from our side before this match at the beginning of the games. Good second period. We played calmly. I think the key factor is that without penalties, the game discipline was at the proper level with such a team.
- How fundamental is it for Dynamo to keep the fourth place?
- I have been saying for a long time that we would like to start at home. We have good support, the guys feel comfortable in the home arena. We can say that it doesn't affect us and it's a different competition, but I would like us to start at home.
- Are there things that bother you about the game before the playoffs?
- Still, you don't want to concede a goal 15-16 seconds into the locker room. You don't want to give the team a breath of air. I'll say again that game discipline saves a lot of energy.
- How much influence the previous match against Sochi had on today's result?
- Before that, we almost came up short against Ufa, we emphasized blocking shots. We had good games. We didn't think about Sochi, because we wanted to win. Today was an important game for us. If we lost it, we wouldn't have been able to think about fourth place.
