It has already been reported that the team led by Skudra on Saturday in the first game of the last away away away in 2020 with 2: 3 (0: 2, 1: 0, 1: 0, 0: 1) overturned Minsk “Dinamo”.
“We had the worst first period this year. We were expecting fast hockey, but in the first period there was not enough readiness for the match – we were too passive and the majority failed. The first period was very bad in our performance. I’m a little disappointed. As I said before, “What Antil, can’t, it ‘s just unacceptable,” Skudra told a post – game press conference.
After losing the first period, the Rigans scored in the next two each and took the game to overtime.
“After that we managed to equalize the game and won the point. We rearranged and spent a good second period. In the end we managed to equalize the result, but in the extension the opponents were more masterful,” admitted Skudra.
Ivan Naļimovs made his debut at the goal of the Latvian team, for whom this was the first KHL game since February 20. Nalimov had to deal with 31 shots in the match, but the guests performed only 14 broadcasts.
“Ivan is a big pig. He only joined the team today, slept a little and started preparing for the game. He finally gave us confidence and saved the team at an important moment. He has a real character, it was nice to see it. We are happy with him and his game,” he said. Ant.
On Saturday, “Dinamo” officially announced contracts with three hockey players, including goalkeeper Jānis Vori.
“As for Vori, he is at the disposal of the club, but for technical reasons he could not go on this outing. He will be able to play from the new year,” said Ant.
Gļebs Zirjanovs and Deniss Paršins scored for the Riga team.
“The first period was very unsuccessful, but then we smoothed the course of the game. In the end, there was a lack of success somewhere. We have to put in all aspects of the game,” concluded first goal scorer Zirjanov.
Meanwhile, Nalimov said that in his opinion, the people of Riga had the initiative and they played better than the opponent. “There was a bit of something missing to win. We had moments,” the club quoted Nalimov as saying.
The Russian goalkeeper expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to play for the Riga team.
“There was an offer to play in Riga and I didn’t think much – I agreed. I felt good myself. I kept fit, trained and waited for the opportunity. I am glad that we managed to win a point in the first game, but we were also able to win,” concludes Naļimovs.
The Riga club with 17 points in 37 matches ranks last among 11 Western conference clubs and is the weakest team in the whole league, while the Minsk team with 45 points in 38 games is in the fifth position.
After this match, “Dinamo” on December 28 and 30 have two games left this year against Nizhny Novgorod “Torpedo” and Moscow “Spartak” units, respectively. The people of Riga will start 2021 with four home games in a row.
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