Alexander Barabanov: "It will be easier in Saint Petersburg"

- Did you have a lot of courage going for that Mikael Granlund shot?

- No, but I have wanted to try that move for a long time.

- You made that play even more difficult for yourself.

- Why do you think that? I skated from behind the net, what else could I have done? I chose that option.

- Why couldn't you score in that moment?

- There was space, however I couldn't swing round enough. I was a bit unlucky.

- Have you worked on that move in training?

- Yes, a couple of times.

- Oleg Znarok praised you for showing initiative. What did he say in the dressing room?

- That will remain between us.

- You haven't scored for around 30 matches.

- No comment.

- Will you attempt such a shot again?

- I won't focus on that.

- Are you satisfied with 1:1 in the series?

- It's a good result, but it could have been better. We had a chance to win today, there were a lot of shots and opportunities. Maybe we didn't block the goalkeeper's view like in the first match. We have to search for rebounds.

- In Saint Petersburg, will it be easier?

- Yes, I think it will be with our fans. Hopefully, everything will be fine.

- A lot of people are saying that Metallurg turned the game around because of their hits.

- The game was physical. There were a couple of shifts were everyone hit each other instead of playing the puck.