Agent of striker Ak Bars Nikita Dynyaka Nikita Kvartalnov told Metaratings.ru that he had the most positive impressions of the series against the Admiral in the second round of the KHL Fonbet Championship playoffs.
On Sunday “Admiral” conceded “Ak Barsu” with a score of 1:3. Kazan won the series 4-2 and will face Avangard Omsk in the Eastern Conference final.
What are your impressions of the series?
– The most positive. Interesting hockey, although not so many pucks, but a lot of chances. In some places, the teams acted more defensively. Hockey may not be that spectacular, but it can bring results.
Six matches of “Admiral” in a series with “Ak Bars”? I was not surprised at all – the Admiral has a very strong coaching staff led by Tambiev, he is a cup coach who won the VHL and the Kazakhstan championship. I think all the players have taken a step forward in their career, they have grown as hockey players. Good game. And Ak Bars performed at their highest level. The team showed a certain class.
– What was the key element, in your opinion? What is the “Admiral” phenomenon?
– All games in the series were essential – anyone could turn everything upside down. The Admiral phenomenon, as I said, is the trainer. And goalkeeper Serebryakov played at the highest level and became, in my opinion, an elite goalkeeper. Lacks a bit of luck in completing attacks.
– According to the play of Nikita Dynyak: two goals each for Neftekhimik and Admiral.
– I’m not surprised – he is 25 years old, in the team for the fourth season, he had a good season, and four goals in the playoffs is a strong indicator. Yes, it does not play in the majority, but more than in 5×5 or in the minority, but, as they say, in the playoffs, it is these units that can draw series, matches and cups. Dynjak’s game didn’t surprise me – I knew he would play very well at this level.
— What do you expect from the conference final between Kazan and Omsk?
“Over the past two years, it has been a real thriller, like in a movie. I think it will be the most interesting series, also seven games. Both teams have good players, good defense, good goalkeepers. I can’t say who will win the series: both teams deserve to go further,” said Kvartalnov.
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