Vitaly Abramov: All matches are intense, but you need to be better
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Vitaly Abramov: All matches are intense, but you need to be better

The CSKA striker spoke about the abandoned puck, the end of the regular season and the preparation for the Kunlun.

– A rather insulting defeat from Severstal. What was not enough to win? 

– Yes, it's not an easy game for us. There were again many chances in the first period, in the second, in the third – it was necessary to convert. We missed, and then could not return to the game. We need to work, fix it.  

– Severstal's goal was the first for you after returning to the ice. Is it an important point in terms of psychology? 

– Of course, it's probably important. I tried not to think about it, went out, trained and worked every day.   

– The opponent answered very quickly, literally in the next line change. Why did this happen? 

– It's hard to say what happened. This is hockey, the opponent created the chance and converted it. We continued to play, again we had to use our chances at the opponent's goal. 

– In a number of games it is not possible to throw more than one puck. How to fix it? 

– In fact, it's hard to say what exactly is not working. It is necessary once again not to look for a transfer, to throw more, to take the initiative. We are working on this moment in training, I hope that we will be able to make progress.  

– In case of a victory in regular time, CSKA could arrange a guaranteed entry to the playoffs. Did you know about it? 

– No, I haven't even heard that.

– There is a match ahead against Kunlun, which is also a very unpleasant opponent. We have already lost to them twice this year. What can you say about this game?

– A good, fast opponent. They play power hockey, we know them well – we have played enough games this season. We will prepare, we will analyze and we need a victory after the defeat of Severstal. 

– A lot of games with teams that are fighting for a place in the playoffs. Are such matches any different? Perhaps, the opponent is more motivated? 

– We are focusing more on our game, we are also preparing for the playoffs. All matches are intense, it's true, but we need to be better. We will work.