Kirill Kirsanov: "We had the match under control"

HC SKA defenseman Kirill Kirsanov:

- The main thing is that we won. We have positive emotions.

- Were SKA panicking when Dinamo Minsk equalised at 4:4?

- No, everything was under control.

- What do SKA need to improve in order to continue winning against these opponents?

- We have to continue competing in the same manner in attack and maintain the same high tempo, but we need to improve in defence.

- This is the first time in your career when you have participated in the KHL Gagarin Cup playoffs.

- My teammates are supporting me. Of course, when you have the coaches' trust, you play with even more confidence.

- You are often on the ice against Dinamo Minsk forward Rob Klinkhammer, a very physical player.

- Minsk have lots of high-quality players, I don't want to single anyone out. I have the same mindset for all of their players.