Press conference after SKA kept Dynamo at bay

HC SKA head coach Igor Larionov:

"I would like to congratulate our group on winning a tough match. Yes, we would like to win our games in a calmer manner, but we're providing the fans with entertainment and drama."

Information concerning Zakhar Bardakov's injury...

"The information that I have suggests that he should be back in a week, or maybe 10 days' time."

Sergei Plotnikov playing down the middle and Matvei Korotky on the wing...

"Unfortunately, Matvei isn't where he should be yet in terms of his performance level. We want him to improve with every passing game. Sergei's an experienced guy, and we need experience when matches become challenging."

Vasily Atanasov's positive start to life in Saint Petersburg...

"He's enjoying his ice hockey and displaying his best qualities. However, while his performances are pleasing, we have to remember that we've only played in two games so far. We will be able to draw some more concrete conclusions after 25 or 30 matches."

Artemiy Pleshkov competing in SKA's two opening games...

"Our goalkeeping coaches, Yuri Klyuchnikov and Andrei Komissarov, have the full set of information concerning our goalkeepers. Nonetheless, I can already tell you that Sergei Ivanov will play on Wednesday."

HC Dynamo Moscow head coach Leonids Tambijevs:

"The goal which we conceded immediately after the face-off draw affected us in a big way. We tried to make a comeback, but we were lacking in front of goal and our special teams let us down. Congratulations to Saint Petersburg with their win."