Press conference after SKA hosted Minsk in Saint Petersburg

HC SKA head coach Andrei Razin:

"The performance was better than on Wednesday against Dynamo Moscow. However, we weren't ruthless in front of goal. And, if you fail to score during a lengthy 5-on-3 powerplay, you generally end up losing."

Wasted opportunities...

"Danil Aimurzin had a great chance in the third period when the goal was practically empty, but the pass from Matvei Korotky wasn't quite on the money. Nikolai Goldobin and Vasily Atanasov also passed up big chances.

"When you win 7:1 like we did against Spartak Moscow at the start of the week, you're full of positive emotions and struggle to sleep. It's the same when you lose as well, but the reasons for your lack of sleep are negative. As coaches, we have to help the guys as much as we can."

HC Dinamo Minsk head coach Sergei Brylin:

"This is a really important win for us. We've been struggling on the road so far this season, so it's wonderful to beat such a strong side like Saint Petersburg away from home. Our players found a way to win and held on in the closing stages."