Alexander Barabanov: "We were a united team from start to finish"

- How did you manage to win in normal time?

- We played as a team. We were a united team from start to finish, and as a result we won.

- After playing HC Dinamo Minsk, Sergei Zubov pointed out the team's mentality. Did you have the same mindset today?

- Yes, we were pumped up the same. Everyone prepared for this match, we knew that we couldn't lose. You can see the result.

- Jokerit are in first place of the Bobrov division. Do SKA want to become one of the division's leaders?

- Yes, we want to begin the playoffs at home.

- What was today's turning point?

- I think that it was when we scored our powerplay goal, as there were a lot of penalties today and we didn't score enough powerplay goals.

- It seemed as though the Finns didn't create a lot of chances at the end.

- No, I wouldn't say that. They pulled their goaltender, played five on five and created a lot of chances. It's good that Koski saved us, he did a good job.

- What do you need to work on to finish this home run successfully?

- I think that we need to score more with a man's advantage, but overall we need to stay united.