Viktor Tikhonov: "We all understand each other"

- We're ready for the game. All of our training sessions are being held at a fast pace, and we all understand each other.

- Pyotr Vorobyov was seen discussing something with you and Sergei Plotnikov. What as the conversation about?

- He was showing us what to do on the powerplay. I think that we will use his advice during the game.

- Will this game at CSKA Moscow's be special for you?

- Yes, I always like to play here, and I competed a lot in Moscow during my junior years. It's nice that they show a lot of respect to my grandfather.

- Despite losing key figures such as Alexander Radulov and Nikita Zaitsev, are CSKA still one of SKA's biggest opponents?

- Yes, matches with CSKA are always tight. They have a fast, aggressive team, and it's always hard to play against them.