Press Conference «Neftekhimik – Sibir» 1/6/2025

06.01.2025

Neftekhimik Head Coach Oleg Leontyev speaks with the media after a following 2–1 win over Sibir.

– We played against a direct playoffs opponent, so the pressure from the opponent was felt. This game was important both for us and for the guest team. Therefore, the intensity and nerves ran through this game. It was a fast–paced game, we created goal–scoring chances. We immediately tied the game up. Probably, this moment was the key one. Because the second puck from our side was scored emotionally. We played strictly and disciplined. Congratulations to everyone on this victory! I would like to congratulate our fans who came to the game today.

Sibir Head Coach Vadim Yepanchintsev:

It was an equal game. Both we and the opponent had goal–scoring moments. However, after the goal was scored, we immediately conceded goal. Probably, this moment influenced the course of the game. Somewhere we lost the thread of the game, the initiative was given to the opponent. There were penalties, discipline was lacking on our side. But, most importantly, we lacked at least one goal at even strength. I would not blame anyone based on the results of today’s game. We are moving on, preparing for the next road game.

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