SKA - Jokerit. Press-conference

HC Jokerit Helsinki head coach Lauri Marjamaki:

- It was a good, even game. We played well in defence. However, we needed to take advantage of the scoring opportunities we created. The opponents were lucky with their second goal, but these things happen.

- This was the first time in four matches when Jokerit didn't concede in the first 10 minutes.

- Yes, it's always important to start games well. We managed to come back and win against Kunlun Red Star, but we couldn't achieve the victory today.

HC SKA head coach Valeri Bragin:

- This was a tough match for us, it's good that we scored in the third period and held on in the last few minutes. It was very important to move into the international break with positive emotions. We'll now have time to rest and work hard ahead of the upcoming playoffs.

- Did you like Marat Khusnutdinov's performance?

- I did, he moved well and was threatening. The SKA system is working.

- Will Vladimir Tkachyov return to the team?

- We are always rotating the squad, seeing who is in the best condition. We will continue doing this.