Metallurg Magnitogorsk - SKA. Press-conference of game two

HC SKA head coach Oleg Znarok:

- We played well, but the mistake on the powerplay was key. We'll prepare for the next match.

- Alexander Barabanov tried a flashy trick in the second period, however it was a huge game. Will you tell him off?

- Why should I? It was a brilliant move. What's wrong with that?

HC Metallurg Magnitogorsk head coach Ilya Vorobyov:

- I am proud of my team. It was tough, but they did a good job.

- It seemed as though Metallurg weren't ready for the first period. SKA had a huge advantage in shots.

- SKA have a good team, they have a lot of quality players. However, the game is judged by the final score.

- When Metallurg scored shorthanded, did it come as a relief?

- Yes, our wishes were listened too.

- In the previous game, you spoke about aspects which upset you. What about today?

- I am pleased with the win. We're not going to talk about what happened in the last game.

- Alexander Syomin was moved into the third line.

- He is a team player. We had to make that decision.