Avangard head coach Kravets: Magnitogorsk return will do us good

Athletistic/Hockey. Avangard head coach Mikhail Kravets commented on the victory over Metallurg (4:3) in the second match of the Gagarin Cup series.

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“The guys fought today, gave their 200%. We are happy to have won. Tomorrow is the day of recovery, rest, preparation. I think in Magnitogorsk there will be the same tough matches.

What happened after 3:0? Thank goodness we won, because with a score of 3:3 we found the energy, strength, stamina and skill to win. Let’s see and analyze the rest. I think this return from Magnitogorsk will benefit us, in our piggy bank. You can’t disable any team, you can’t play badly. You must do all your work from the first to the last shift.

Fourth line game? When any link can score, any link can help, that’s important – then wins come. If all four links are set to this, the result will be positive.

What is the psychological importance of winning after the return from Magnitogorsk? Psychology is the main point, I think, in sport and in life. It’s a plus for us and our head. Victory offers you the opportunity to spend time with your family in a good mood. My head is not filled with sad thoughts. You draw conclusions and calmly prepare for the next game.

Naturally, we didn’t think it would be 3-0 after the first half. But we always put ourselves in place for the first period to be aggressive, active, so that the guys bring the puck to the goal, play in this zone. On the other hand, we ask that the second period be the same. It is important to know what they marked and what they used.

Are there plans to refresh the defensive line and bring in four pairs of defenders? At this point, there are no such thoughts, because, I think, guys can handle anything very well. They are well prepared. When defenders play in three pairs, I think it’s better – they’re in good shape all the time. After that, the game of defenders gets better, “transmits the words of Kravets” Championship “.

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