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The head coach of “Avtomobilist,” **Nikolai Zavarukhin**, commented on the impressive victory over “Sibir” (7:1) in the Kontinental Hockey League regular-season match.
— It was a strong start, and we forced our opponent into mistakes. It was great that we scored on the power play; we hadn’t been able to capitalize on those opportunities in the last three games. Even though it was a double advantage, I hope this boosts the players’ confidence, leading to more precise shots and passes. We allowed a goal while a man down, but thankfully, we responded quickly with another goal that calmed the game, and we capitalized on our opportunities—more goals followed. In the third period, we executed our game plan well; I praised the guys for playing correctly, doing everything on time, and adding two more goals.
**— Did you mirror today’s game with the one in Nizhny? What lessons did you take away?**
— In that match, “Torpedo” had no chances in the early minutes; two of our mistakes led to their goals, and that’s how it goes sometimes. We rushed out and took advantage of our chances just like “Torpedo” did.
**— You “congratulated” Sibir on their anniversary today. How did it feel to play against your former club?**
— I wanted to congratulate “Sibir” on their birthday. This club opened the door for me to coach in the KHL; I’m grateful to Kirill Valeryevich Fastovsky for that. I extend my congratulations to the fans as well, but this is…
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Publish date : 2025-10-31 17:56:00
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