Artyom Penkovsky: Traktor made Yugra play the game that we wanted them to play
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was a very tough game. We stuck to the game plan and were able to get the
victory.
Yugra had two penalties in closing moments of two periods. Was it easier to begin the next period on the power play?
Of course, because it allows you to get the initiative. It’s not that Yugra got these penalties intentionally – they fought hard to kill them off.
It was a game of utmost importance, a game for six points, as they say. Did this add to the nerve of the match?
Of course it did. We are responsible for everything we do on the ice. Most important of all, though, is a victory. Six points is also cool (smiles).
Did the tying goal early in the third worry Traktor?
There were no concern or worries; coach told us to continue playing our game, so we were able to dictate the pace and get the win.
Yugra had two penalties in closing moments of two periods. Was it easier to begin the next period on the power play?
Of course, because it allows you to get the initiative. It’s not that Yugra got these penalties intentionally – they fought hard to kill them off.
It was a game of utmost importance, a game for six points, as they say. Did this add to the nerve of the match?
Of course it did. We are responsible for everything we do on the ice. Most important of all, though, is a victory. Six points is also cool (smiles).
Did the tying goal early in the third worry Traktor?
There were no concern or worries; coach told us to continue playing our game, so we were able to dictate the pace and get the win.
