HC Sochi vs. Traktor, 2:3 (SO). Postgame press-conference

Vyacheslav Butsayev, HC Sochi head coach:

- We knew Traktor would be focused on defense and counterattacks. We had a decent start of the game, and seemingly when we were in total control, a defensive blunder led to a tie game. Unfortunately, we lost the shootout series.

Few shots during the power play? When there is a power play opportunity, the only thing the team should be focused on is scoring a goal, not keeping the puck. For example, during the first two power plays in the opening period, we only took one shot on goal. I am not sure why, but that is a fact.

Barulin on the shootouts? We tried to surprise the opponent, but it actually played against us.

Andrei Nikolishin, Traktor head coach:

- There are two sides to this game. Sochi was in control throughout the majority of the bout, outshooting us more than two times. Nonetheless, we were able to mount a comeback and get a shootout win. I would also like to thank Traktor fans in attendance; actually, there were quite a lot of them in the stands tonight.

Slow start of the game? Unfortunately, some of the players were unprepared to start this game. Turnovers, mistakes in exiting our own zone – Sochi utilized all of this to their advantage quite well. Penalties did not help matters either.