Answer questions from a correspondent, head coach CSKA Sergei Fedorov explained why the Army team stopped picking up wins by risking overtime and taking out the goalkeeper.
On Monday, CSKA lost to Lokomotiv in the KHL Fonbet Championship home game (2:3 B).
“We expected such a game from Lokomotiv,” said Fedorov. – In the first half, we conceded the first, but we managed to recover. In the second, we got a lot of deletions for speaking. In the third, we created several scoring opportunities, but the puck didn’t enter the goal. The guys did everything, but there are no clear rounds.
– Recently, CSKA are less and less successful in overtime, changing the goalkeeper to the fourth outfield player. What do you associate it with?
– The first is our mistakes, the second is that the opponent has adapted to our tactics, and the third – I wouldn’t say that we form the majority of 4v3 teams. With our overtime tactics, we have to cherish the chances and play as aggressively as possible, with a constant threat, getting the puck to the goalie and blocking his view at the same time. Guys have all those moments, but at the same time they try to play the puck to the right. And the adversary also watches the video and analyzes us.
– Nikita Nesterov missed almost two weeks “due to fatigue”, then returned to the team with the captain’s patch. Are you happy with his game now?
We did what we planned. After a break, Nikita had two good games. As for the defeat in Nizhnekamsk, we are all responsible for it – you can’t play defenseless. It’s not our style, it looks like a suitcase vibe. Nikita faces her homework.
– No more fatigue claims of his?
“Out of fatigue, no,” smiled Fyodorov.
After the loss, CSKA lost to Lokomotiv the second line of the KHL Western Conference table, both teams had 39 points under their belts.
Source : MatchTV
I am Sandra Jackson, a journalist and content creator with extensive experience in the news industry. I have been working in the news media for over five years. During this time, I have worked as an author and editor at various outlets producing high-quality content that attracts readers from different demographics.
