Head Coach “Salavat Yulayev” Viktor Kozlov after being defeated by “Ak Barsa” in the Fonbet Championship match KHL said he was proud of each of the players on his team.
“Salavat” lost to “Ak Bars” in the shootout on Thursday with the score 1:2.
– A good, combative and spectacular game with plenty of scoring opportunities on both sides. As for our team, I’m proud of each of the players: how they played the match, fought against a good opponent.
– What was missing after two confident periods? Did you slump a little?
– No, they didn’t. Ak Bars attacked. We also played well defensively. Kazan has a reserve and good games. Yes, they controlled the puck in the zone, but we defended well.
– Alalykin marks the third game in a row after a long scoreless streak. What affected this?
“He’s a good player in general. He had a few moments before, just the puck didn’t go in. He’s coming now. happy for him
– Have you ever listened to the shootouts in overtime?
– Ak Bars also played well. The guys approached every situation responsibly and carefully. We made a good counter-attack. In extra time, we also showed ourselves well, we controlled the situation.
– Not the first loss in a shootout. How often do you practice penalty kicks in training?
– I’m working on it.
– Before the game, your press service displayed the weight of their hockey players instead of their names in response to Lukoyanov’s remarks. Have you discussed it?
– These conversations do not take place in the locker room. Hockey players prepare for every game, I repeat. In addition, the “green derby” is special for our fans. The guys are just focused on their work.
– Salavat had a chance to keep Kazan out of the playoffs. What’s more important – getting Ak Bars past the playoffs or beating them there?
— Until the playoffs play again and play. Ak Bars has the means, they will try to rectify the situation. We always focus on our game first and foremost. Completely satisfied with the way we played. We’re going to work more on the shootings.
– Do not withdraw two games in a row. Do you talk about this to the players?
– Purely the work of the guys. They work on the game with their feet, try to act carefully. We were serious about this element before the game, because Ak Bars has good hockey players who can punish,” Kozlov told reporters.
In the Eastern Conference table, Ak Bars is in seventh place with 26 points.
Source : MatchTV
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