Emil Galimov: "The match was even until we conceded a goal"

HC SKA forward Emil Galimov:

- The match was even until we conceded a goal. We needed to score the first marker today. Dynamo Moscow were excellent on the counter-attack in the closing stages, they didn't allow us to create opportunities.

- What went wrong in the attacking zone today?

- I want to say that Dynamo played excellently. We didn't crash the net or block the goalkeeper's view enough, we lost the battle on the crease.

- However, even Dynamo admitted that SKA applied heavy pressure.

- Yes, Dynamo were solid in defence. We had chances, but we couldn't take advantage of them. The game depended on one goal, the home team were more patient than us.

- SKA changed their style in the third period.

- Dynamo were excellent in the neutral zone. After they took the lead, they used a 1-3-1 system. We didn't crash their net enough.

- How is it playing in one line with Vladimir Tkachyov?

- It doesn't matter who we are playing with, we always compete in accordance with the same system. We are following the coach's game plan.