Press conference after SKA hosted Torpedo

HC SKA head coach Andrei Razin:

"Just like against CSKA, the second period was poor and the third was optimistic. At this moment in time, the physical state of our team leaves a lot to be desired. We need to wait a little longer for the silly tactical errors to go too."

What was said after equalising late on...

"I asked the guys who took to the ice if they have enough energy. They said yes, but look what happened...it's like teaching children who are starting school. Instead of dumping the puck into the attacking zone, we simply needed to protect possession having put so much effort into our comeback."

Physical problems having a knock-on effect...

"When you lack oxygen, the brain doesn't function as it should and your limbs receive the wrong information. Look at the fourth goal which we conceded. Never mind, we have time to work with the guys in order to fix this issue. We will have a new physical conditioning coach."

One win from maiden four matches...

"We should have taken points from the games against Avtomobilist and Torpedo. The results aren't there yet, but we can see which problems require fixing. It's clear that we need to resolve them as soon as possible."

Penalty trouble...

"We're making strange decisions and taking daft penalties. Naturally enough, this is worrying me."

HC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod head coach Alexei Isakov:

"It was a nervy game, especially the end of the third period. The fans certainly saw everything which they could have hoped to see! Of course, we're happy with the win and will now move on.

"Our fourth goal? I don't want to comment on the actions of the Saint Petersburg goalkeeper, however I liked how Yegor Vinogradov battled hard to win the puck and score. 

"How have SKA changed since Andrei Razin joined? The changes concern their set-up in the neutral zone and how they press."