Ilya Khokhlov: «It was a good game»
18.02.2024
Neftekhimik defenseman Ilya Khokhlov speaks with the media after a following 2–3 overtime loss against Severstal.
– Your team had a two–goal lead, what happened?– It was a good game. I think that the penalties we took led to this outcome. The opponent took advantage of its power play chances. Overall, we got one point. I would like to get two points after this game. Everyone understands our playoffs situation.
– Are there any chances for making playoffs?
– Yes, sure. As long as we have every chance, we will fight to the very end. There are three games left.
– This is your first game after injury. How do you feel?
– I was preparing, fully recovering from the injury. I was waiting for my chance. Today I got this chance. It is a shame that we lost. I wanted to help the team, it is what it is.
– Maybe the team was not lucky enough?
– Yes, we had good goal–scoring chances. The opponent also had goal–scoring chances, they were luckier.
