Sevastyan Sokolov: «I believe these two points mean a lot to us»
10.11.2026
Neftekhimik forward Sevastyan Sokolov speaks with the media after a following 4–3 (SO) win over Salavat Yulaev.
– It was a very hard game, in my point of view. The first two periods were not bad, but they were not clean either. In the third we came out, pushed hard, and had the upper hand, but we still could not close it out in regulation. In overtime and the shootout, Ozolin was at his best, and we won.– After two straight losses, you got back to winning today. How important is this result for the team?
– Every win matters – especially after two fairly poor performances. I believe these two points mean a lot to us.
– Igor Grishin said there was a discussion in the locker room after the second period. What was discussed, and what instructions did you give?
– The message was to keep our defensive structure while focusing more on offense, to put more shots on goal.
– The opponent outshot you again. That stat has gone against you for several games in a row. How do you plan to fix it?
– We will keep training; hard work will sort it out. There is no reason to worry.
