Igor Larionov speaks after playing Dinamo in Minsk

HC SKA head coach Igor Larionov:

"It's unfortunate that we couldn't get the win, but I would like to congratulate the hosts with their victory. They were ruthless in front of goal, whereas luck turned against us with the penalties which we took and the conceded goals. Our mistakes decided the outcome. Nonetheless, I'm proud of how our players fought."

First loss in Minsk as a coach...

"Any winning or losing streak eventually comes to an end. Minsk will always be associated with a great hockey culture, a superb atmosphere and a wonderful stadium. In my opinion, they have the best fans in the KHL."

Decisive third Minsk goal...

"I haven't watched it back yet, but from my position on the bench the puck appeared to take a deflection before beating Sergei Ivanov. These things happen; all of the bounces were in Minsk's favour today. However, we now need to recover and prepare to face Dynamo with cool heads in Moscow on Sunday."

When Scott Wilson will return...

"He's in contention to play in Moscow at the weekend. Scott received an upper-body injury against Cherepovets earlier this week."