Metallurg Magnitogorsk - SKA. Press-conference

HC SKA head coach Oleg Znarok:

- It was an interesting game, especially for the fans. It's always nervy playing in Magnitogorsk, they have a strong team. Now, we will have a rest, train and prepare for the next stage.

- It was like an All-Star Game today.

- Both teams have high quality players, everyone scored in the penalty shootout. They are masters.

- Will you two coaches have an argument after this match?

- No, why would we?

- Metallurg goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov has been called up to the national team. Is this because of his performance at the World Junior Championship?

- Yes, probably. He is a young goaltender.

HC Metallurg Magnitogorsk head coach llya Vorobyov:

- I think that this match will be shown regularly on ice hockey channels, it was a great advert for the sport. Both clubs have excellent teams.

- Would you say that this was like an All-Star Game?

- The KHL All-Star Game has already gone, but today was great.

- How is Evgeny Timkin?

- He has a small injury.

- During the shootout, SKA replaced Igor Shestyorkin with Mikko Koskinen. Did you have thoughts about putting Vasily Koshechkin back in net?

- No, we decided to give Ilya a chance.