Igor Shestyorkin: "Ilya Kovalchuk's shootout goal gave us confidence"

- It happened that we went all the way to penalty shots. A minute before the end, I was told that I would play in the shootout if it would happen.

- How did you prepare yourself for the penalty shootout?

- I had to block everything out. Yes, I was a bit nervous, as it's hard to begin playing when your body is cold. The guys supported me, and thanks to them for that. Ilya Kovalchuk's goal gave us confidence.

- What did Ilya say to you before the shootout begun?

- Nothing special, he simply wished me luck.

- Why couldn't the team win in normal time?

- If I'm honest, I don't know. We looked good, although we couldn't take advantage of our chances. Mikko helped the team out with the shutout.