Pavel Datsyuk: "All players will draw the required conclusions"

- SKA had lots of shots, but scored just the one goal. Why?

- To be honest, it wasn't the best match. We wanted to perform well in front of our fans, family and friends, but we played too pretty and didn't close the opposing goalkeeper enough. If you don't do that, it's difficult to score.

- You failed to score on three consecutive powerplays. Is this a psychological problem?

- The opposition prepare to play us and know how we play. We needed to shoot more instead of constantly making passing plays.

- When SKA competed on the powerplay, Salavat Yulaev's players actively tried to close Swedish defenseman Patrik Hersley down.

- They closed Patrik and skated well throughout the entire game. We will work on our mistakes and prepare for the next match. We haven't lost two consecutive fixtures for a long time.

- Maybe SKA's players are tired from the summer pre-season training camps?

- It's easy to blame that. However, all teams are in the same boat and you have to play well even when you're feeling tired. It's key to make the fans happy.

- Alexander Dergachyov joined your line. Did the young player get lost there?

- I wouldn't say that Alexander is young, he's already quite experienced. He played well and crashed the net. The coach will be the judge.

- Are you waiting for Nail Yakupov to return?

- Everyone is.

- Usually, defeats produce food for thought. Is it the same today?

- It's actually a good thing that this has happened at the start of the KHL season, this will be a lesson for all of us and we will draw the required conclusions.