Yegor Yakovlev: "We were calmer emotionally"

- It was a big victory in the second game of this series. What changed?

- We took advantage of our chances and our goalkeeper was excellent when called upon. Overall, we scored on our opportunities a lot better than in the first game.

- Was it easier today?

- It was calmer. In comparison to the first match, where we were nervous and made passing mistakes, we were calmer emotionally.

- Did you change your tactics, or did Vityaz play differently?

- It's hard to say. We felt more confident. It's good that we scored the first goal, after that everything went our way.

- SKA scored more, but also conceded two goals. Does this show that you relaxed in the closing stages?

- They were goals which we could have prevented. In the playoffs, you don't want to concede at all.

- During your career, you have played as a centre forward. What did you think about a dog dropping the puck for the opening faceoff?

- It's great that these events are held, it's a big plus point. It's really good that our board do things like this.