hockey players “Torpedo” played more disciplined and did not change in the Fonbet Championship playoffs KHL style of his game, said the former head coach of the Russian national hockey team Vladimir Krikunov .
Torpedo defeated Dynamo Moscow (4–2) in the first round of the Gagarin Cup with a score of 4–2. Nizhny Novgorod have won three consecutive matches in overtime (5:4 OT, 4:3 OT, 2:1 OT).
– Torpedo won because they played better. I thought they might not be able to handle such a tough game. But no, Igor Larionov did a good job, he not only taught the team to play, but also to take a hit. They played more disciplined and didn’t change their game in the playoffs. As they played, they kept playing, maintaining their style.
“Torpedo” has overtaken “Dynamo”, it’s already the case, I think it’s a success. Now they can go to CSKA or Severstal. Look what Cherepovets is doing! But despite this, I think CSKA will still win. If there is a match between Torpedo and CSKA, then there will be a real test for both teams. Despite CSKA being the defending champions, look how they slide in the series with Severstal,” Krikunov told Metaratings.ru.
“Torpedo” for the third time in history reached the second round of the Gagarin Cup. This has already happened in 2012 (2-4 with Dynamo Moscow) and in 2016 (1-4 with CSKA).
Torpedo’s opponent in the quarter-finals will be determined later, after the seventh game between CSKA and Severstal. If the army team goes further, Torpedo will play against SKA, if Severstal players prove stronger, Igor Larionov’s team will oppose Lokomotiv.
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