Press conference of head coaches Ilya Vorobyov and Yuri Mikhailis, as well as players Nikolay Goldobin and Valery Orekhov

PRESS CONFERENCE

Ilya Vorobyov, Metallurg head coach:

– Today's score is unexpected for the first match, a lot of goals. Probing action was effective.

– Did you choose Koshechkin because of his experience?

– We considered many things. I think there is no point in discussing the goalkeepers.

– Did you say something very emotional in the locker room after the first period, or did the guys think about their own game?

–There are a lot of factors. Both every player took thought, and we said. It is important that we scored a goal in the power play at once. It gave us the opportunity to come back.

– Did you worry that the replacement of Shvyrev in the center of the fourth link will affect the game on faceoffs?

– We have the third link – Goldobin, Koshelev and Korobkin – and they scored three goals. What one can say?

Yuri Mikhailis, Barys headcoach:

– The guys played very well today, their dedication is excellent. In the first period they moved well, focused on the goal, were aggressive. Then they were confused in the second periodthe , and lost concentration. The opponent took the initiative. We lost the fight, but not the battle. We will give our best in every next game.

– Is Ortio ready to play? You did not take risk to immediately replace the goalie and let him play only in the end.

– The score was bad, we were losing. Then we scored one goal, we were hoping to get back into the game, so we didn't let him out. I think he will be ready for the next games.

– Are you going to change a couple of defenders before the next game?

– Tomorrow we will go to training, and we will think.

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Nikolay Goldobin, Metallurg forward:

– A lot of goals. The goalkeepers played well, we scored a lot!

– You scored half of your points in the regular season against Barys. And today you got 2+1. What inspires you so much to play against Barys in this way?

– Honestly? I don't know. If it does well, let it be!

– Actually your link played without a center player today.

– Semyon Koshelev is a smart guy, he can easily play in the center.

– What do you think about eleven goals in a game?

– It was the first match, it is good to score seven goals, I think about our goals. The day after tomorrow will be much harder, of course. The opponent already knows what to do. Barys is a good team, can play in the counterattack and fast enough. The second game will be harder, I think.

– What are your emotions about the first playoffs in the KHL?

– I was a little nervous, but the guys supported me. I've never had a playoff game in my life. I'm ready! A lot of emotions, everything is awesome!

Valery Orekhov, Barys defender:

– We started well and scored our goals. Then we lost the initiative, missed unnecessary goals and lost the match. We should have been patient, shouldn't relax and play to the end in every moment.

– Did you miss four goals because you relaxed?

– I don't know, maybe there is some unluck. Almost every shot got into the goal. We lost the initiative. We can't play like that!

– Such results are amazing in the playoffs.

– We should not have missed seven goals, especially in the playoffs. We must play with discipline, help the goalkeeper and the team to win.

– What conclusions will you draw before the next match?

– This is a four-win playoff. Tomorrow we will analyze the mistakes and play with a new mood.

– Perhaps, it will be allowed in Kazakhstan to watch the game. A third of the stadium will be filled at the home game. Are you waiting for this?

– This will help us a lot. We played almost the entire season without fans. It is a great support that will lead us forward.