Press Conference «Lokomotiv – Neftekhimik» 3/14/2025
14.03.2025
Neftekhimik Head Coach Oleg Leontyev speaks with the media after a following 2–1 shootout win over Lokomotiv.
– Both teams had the desire to win today. In our case, the fate of making playoffs is being decided. The home team started the game and set the pace well. We held out, we suffered for a long time, but in the middle of the first period we evened out the game. Of course, the opposing team has more shots, this is a team with a high level of selection of players. But today it was not the class of the hockey players that decided, but the great desire to win. Our players are great, they played with dignity. The goal we set in Yaroslavl has been achieved. In the meantime, we are resting and preparing for the game in Tolgliatti. In addition, I would like to note our pk unit, which worked great in defense. And, as always, Dolganov kept us in the game. Many thanks to the fans who came to support us. It was nice to see and hear them.
