Nikita Kamalov: "We stuck to the coaches' plan and deserved to win"

HC SKA defenseman Nikita Kamalov:

- It was a good performance from us. We had an advantage in terms of game play throughout the entire match, we stuck to the coaches' plan. We deserved this victory.

- SKA tested the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod goaltender on a regular basis during the first period, but you couldn't score. What did you change?

- Their goalkeeper was good, as was their defence. We needed to start taking advantage of our opportunities.

- What are your first impressions from working with the new head coach?

- Overall, nothing has changed for us, the coaching staff was working like this before the announcement was made. We're working hard.