Vadim Shipachyov: "We want to begin the playoffs with a positive mood"

- After the match in Minsk, does the team have the same emotions before the game with Atlant?

- Yes, I think so. It's good to win. The whole team had a good game in Minsk, we were organised and effective in attack. It's important, as lately we haven't been scoring that many goals. We all have confidence in our abilities. When you score goals, your whole line feels a lot more confident. I think that everything will only get better.

- It was your 99th goal in regular championships and playoffs against Dinamo. When can we expect your 100th?

- I didn't know that. Hopefully, the 100th will come against Atlant.

- Will you celebrate in some special style if you'll score?

- No, the main thing is that the team wins - the celebrations can be left for later.

- With whom is it better to play with now - with teams who are fighting for the playoffs, or against sides like Dinamo who are already in the post-season?

- We simply need to play our own game which we are preparing for the playoffs. It's not important how the opponents are going to fight.

- Why are SKA finding it so hard against Atlant this season? The team has already lost against them twice.

- I don't know. Maybe it's because we think that they aren't that good as they are near the bottom of the team. We have lacked concentration, and this time we need to turn it around.

- Are you missing Artemiy Panarin in your line?

- We're waiting for Artemiy. However we are all professionals, and now we are just playing in different combinations.

- SKA have already definitely won a medal - it just remains to be seen if it will be silver or bronze. Is the Gagarin Cup more important though?

- It's nice to win a medal. The main thing for us though is to win these final regular season matches, and begin the playoffs with a positive mood.