Spartak - SKA. Press-conference

HC SKA head coach Valeri Bragin:

- We played well in the first period, we could have scored more than two goals. For some reason, we lost our concentration in the second, but Alexander Samonov made the important saves. We scored again in the third frame and saw the match out.

- SKA have secured their place in the KHL Gagarin Cup playoffs.

- We're always feeling positive, we need to continue playing at 100%. Maybe we will rotate the squad towards the end of the regular season in order to give some of the guys a rest. We will see how they feel. Nevertheless, the higher we are in the standings, the better.

HC Spartak Moscow head coach Oleg Znarok:

- How does Jori Lehtera feel? He hadn't played for a long time.

- It was tough for him. We weren't sure whether to put Jori in the line-up today, but he asked to play. I think that he will improve with every passing game.

- Spartak have conceded 10 goals on the powerplay this season, more than any other team in the KHL.

- Mistakes are happening. The puck went through our player's stick for SKA's shorthanded goal today.

- A vital series is coming up for you now in the fight for the playoffs.

- Every match will be difficult, all teams are fighting hard.