Mikko Koskinen: "The guys did a great job in front of me"

- How hard was today's game?

- It was a good hard game. Two great teams played against each other, and I am very happy that we won. I think that we deserved it.

- Did you not have a feeling that CSKA weren't as pumped up as usual?

- No. I think that we played well, giving them no time. The guys played great in front of me, and they deserve the credit. I think it was more a case of us doing a good job, than CSKA being bad.

- You have played very well against both Jokerit and CSKA, teams which play physical hockey while shooting a lot. Do you like these games?

- Yes, of course, I think that for every goalkeeper you feel better with more shots. It's tougher for goaltenders when you don't see the puck very often, but you have to play at your best no matter who you are playing against.

- Who is it tougher to play against - CSKA or Dynamo Moscow?

- I don't know. They are both top teams, and I don't see a big difference between them.

- How important is it for SKA to win the regular season gold medals? CSKA are now seven points ahead.

- I try to focus for each separate game. I try to win every game, if I am in net or backing up. We will see it it happens - we have a chance.