Defender of Nizhnekamsk “petrochemical » Kirill Vorobiev told RB Sport that the team is preparing for a tough game with Ak Bars Kazan in the first playoff game of the KHL Fonbet Championship.
Neftekhimik started the first round playoff against Ak Bars with a win (3:2 OT).
– The emotions of the game are positive. We were preparing for a tough game. We knew we would do anything to win. The team lives with the idea that they still want to play hockey. Nobody wants to take a break. Everyone did their best today, gave their all.
– Thanks to what did you manage to have such a good first period?
– Ak Bars is a very skilful team, there is no reason to argue with that. It turned out to score goals early. Then we realized that Ak Bars was not the team that would fall apart. It was very difficult.
— The two missed pucks came after the deletions. How to treat them?
– Hard to say. Playoffs, the emotions are strong. You have to somehow control yourself. I think all deletions come from emotions.
– You blocked 4 shots. How do you usually feel the day after games? Is there pain?
– It’s different. Sometimes it hurts, of course. There’s nothing supernatural about blocked shots. Any player who wants his team to win should. Our guys blocked a lot of shots. I am fine now. There are a few bruises, but it’s a little.
The second game of the series will take place in Kazan on March 3.
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