Representative of Russia to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Pavel Bure told that CSKA still capable of creating a surprise in the Gagarin Cup series with “Lokomotiv” .
On Wednesday, the military club lost to Lokomotiv (1:2) in the fourth match of the first round of the KHL playoffs. The series score is 3-1 in favor of the Yaroslavl team, the fifth match will take place on Friday.
— How do you like the Lokomotiv – CSKA series?
— As usual, it’s complicated. Lokomotiv is traditionally a very strong team. They have a strong coach, Igor Nikitin, who worked for CSKA for a long time. He knows the military team and the way CSKA plays very well. That’s why it’s difficult with them.
— It’s like shadowboxing, because Lokomotiv was built in the image of CSKA.
– Yes, you are right, this factor also has a very strong influence. I tell you, Nikitin knows CSKA very well, as if he read it by heart.
— What is happening at CSKA this season? Champion’s hangover?
– Hard to say. The guys have already achieved something unique by winning two Gagarin Cups in a row. And if you count the 2019 bowl and the 2020 title, that’s four championships in five years. The guys have already achieved great success. But I’m not saying goodbye to this season, the series is not lost yet,” Bure said for .
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