The head coach “Lada” Oleg Bratach after defeating “Avant-garde” during the fourth game of the KHL playoff series, it was reported that the Togliatti forward Sergei Shumakov dropped out due to concussion.
The match took place on Thursday in Togliatti and ended with a score of 4:1 in favor of Lada. The Tolyatti team managed to reduce the gap in the series to four victories – 1-3.
— I can attribute the start of the match to the excitement of the players. This prevented us from playing more rationally and correctly and allowed us to create several scoring chances for the opponent, in which Podyapolsky helped us. Then everything went well, the guys coped with both the opponent and the match task. It’s no coincidence that we dominated such a talented opponent, both in terms of shots and touches, which doesn’t happen often. This suggests that this victory was at least deserved.
— What are the reasons for the changes in the top three?
— Shumakov suffered a concussion after a violent move he used himself. Everything is quite serious, so replacement is forced. As for the fourth three, we have a planned rotation, which often produces results, just like today.
— The series moves to Omsk. How can I bring her back to Togliatti?
– Thanks to the same elements thanks to which we won today and should have won in the second match in Omsk – thanks to the fact that everyone fulfills their duties and plays for the team of each hockey player.
— I understand that coaches don’t like these kinds of questions, but can you name one of the players who pleasantly surprised you during this series?
— I wouldn’t like to answer while the season continues.
— Artem Ivanyuzhenkov fought back and scored the first point of the playoffs. Are you satisfied with his performance?
– Satisfied. You noted his effective actions, but I can note the entire match in which he did not make any tactical or technical errors, ”Bratash is quoted in the club’s press service.
The teams will play the fifth match of the series in Omsk on March 9.
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Source : MatchTV
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