Game one. SKA - Dynamo Moscow. Press-conference

HC Dynamo Moscow head coach Vladimir Krikunov:

- The guys tried hard, they had the right attitude and followed the game plan. We managed to take advantage of our only powerplay of the match.

- SKA applied heavy pressure in the second period. Was Andrei Sergeev's goal crucial?

- All goals are important. Yes, SKA put pressure on us, but they didn't score during that period.

HC SKA head coach Valeri Bragin:

- We had the advantage during the second period but, unfortunately, we conceded a poor goal. The opponents won because they took advantage of their scoring opportunities.

- Why isn't Vladimir Tkachyov playing?

- We decided to field this line-up today. Maybe he will play on Saturday.