Valeri Bragin speaks after beating Lokomotiv in Yaroslavl

HC SKA head coach Valeri Bragin:

- It was a good match, both teams had their chances. We had the advantage at times, as did Lokomotiv. I think that the fans enjoyed this game, it was excellent ice hockey for this stage of the campaign. Of course, we are happy that we won.

- How would you summarise Matvei Michkov's performance? He missed some shifts.

- The opponents were more solid today, he lost out in terms of his pace sometimes.

- Why did you choose Alexander Samonov in net today?

- Our plan is for our goalkeepers to take it in turns every two games.

- Do you want Fyodor Svechkov to play either on the wing or down the middle?

- We will use both options. This is important for his development too.