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Zhamnov: Spartak's 8:0 win over Severstal wasn't perfect
Spartak Moscow coach Alexei Zhamnov said his side's 8:0 KHL rout of Severstal still had flaws, citing power-play execution as the reason for a third-period timeout at 7:0.
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Spartak Moscow coach Alexei Zhamnov said his side's 8:0 KHL rout of Severstal still had flaws, citing power-play execution as the reason for a third-period timeout at 7:0.
Severstal coach Andrei Kozyrev admitted his team lost in every aspect after an 8-0 defeat to Spartak, but praised first-period chances created.
Severstal forward David Dumbadze called his team's performance disgraceful after an 0:8 road defeat to Spartak in the KHL, praising traveling fans.
Spartak scored three goals in the first two minutes against Severstal, breaking Torpedo's 2014 mark of 2:23 for the quickest start to a KHL match.
Metallurg forward Dmitry Silantyev says criticism about his form since last season's leg injury only motivates him as he returns to KHL action.
After a trade from Severstal, Aimurzin has one goal in four games for SKA, who beat Lada twice, Dynamo once, but lost to Spartak.
Egor Surin scored in the 63rd minute as Lokomotiv rallied past Severstal 2:1, extending the Gagarin Cup holders' perfect start to three wins.
Dmitri Kvartalnov beat Severstal 2:1 in overtime for his 79th win with Lokomotiv, moving past Kari Heikkila into third on the club's all-time list.
SKA play their second match in two days after facing Spartak in Moscow, sparking fan complaints about the KHL's congested early-season calendar versus rivals like Avangard.
The Canadian forward triggered a 20-million-rouble bonus after reaching one point in his KHL season opener against Severstal.