Before “Locomotive » Denis Alekseev believes that his affair partner Stepan Nikulin reached a new level.
On Wednesday, Lokomotiv defeated CSKA in Moscow in the fourth match of the series (2:1). The railroaders led the series 3-1. Nikulin provided three assists in the third game. At the start of the regular season, the striker failed to score in 16 matches.
— You almost never play in the center of the attack, even if it is your native position. Why are you more comfortable on your side?
– We now have interchangeability. I play both in the center and on the wing. I do not care.
— Your partner Stepan Nikulin had long scoreless streaks, but he remained in the top three with you. How did you support him during this difficult time?
– We just worked together. Gosha (Ivanov) and I help Styopa as much as we can. Now you can see for yourself that he has reached a new level, he has grown a lot and he gave three assists in the third match,” Alekseev told .
The fifth match of the series up to four victories will take place in Yaroslavl on March 8.
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