Dinar Khafizullin: "I expected it to be tough against Barys"

- The opponents are strong. If I'm not mistaken, Barys are third at the moment, and I expected it to be a difficult match.

- Are Barys worthy of being second in the Eastern Conference?

- Maybe they're worthy of being first. They are playing well and it was very difficult against them.

- SKA are closing in on HC CSKA Moscow in first place.

- To be honest, I haven't looked at the KHL standings once this season, I don't know what is happening there. No one is speaking about that. We're second, aren't we? I don't know who is third.

- Why isn't SKA's powerplay working?

- We scored against Dinamo Minsk, but it didn't happen today. It's not that easy. We will analyse the video and continue working.

- The next match will take place at the Yubileyny Stadium.

- I have only trained there, and that wasn't even at the main arena.

- How is SKA's defence?

- I would like an improvement, but let's remember that we are playing against strong teams. The opposing forwards are fast.

- Do you miss Vasily Tokranov and Patrik Hersley?

- Of course!