Emil Galimov: "We have time to work hard before hosting CSKA"

HC SKA forward Emil Galimov:

- We didn't play well today. We did not crash the net or shoot enough, and we lost all of the duels. Lokomotiv wanted it more. I congratulate the opponents with their victory.

- You scored against Lokomotiv in pre-season and in Saint Petersburg earlier in the KHL campaign. What was lacking today?

- I had chances, but I am struggling to find my game after returning from injury. I need to work hard and skate to the net more. When you don't have enough quality, you have to compensate for that with your effort. That was something which I learnt here in Yaroslavl.

- SKA have conceded three defeats on the spin.

- Yes, it's tough at the moment. However, no one is giving up, we're continuing to work. We have time to work hard before hosting CSKA Moscow, we'll be ready for our home matches with a positive mindset.