Kravchuk: SKA dropped extra pressure thanks to a confident start

Two-time Olympic champion Igor Kravchuk appreciated the SKA game in the new season of the KHL. He noted that the St. Petersburg club is leading in scored goals and lost points, and a powerful selection and updated coaching staff are already yielding results. His words are conveyed by "Championship.".

According to Kravchuk, SKA conducted a multipoint selection, strengthening many positions, including two new five. New players are quickly gaining form, including those from the AHL. The Olympic champion believes that the staff of Igor Larionov is working effectively. Separately, he noted the coach on strikers Vadim Epanchintsev and Boris Mironov, who builds the defense.

“A confident start will allow SKA to shake off unnecessary pressure, this is the most important part of the season,” said Igor Kravchuk.

Earlier, SKA coach Igor Larionov after the victory over Traktor (4:3) said that he allowed goalkeepers to throw on empty goal, and supported Sergei Ivanov's attempt to score. He noted that he advised the goalkeeper to do this at the training camp, and field players allow this only after the red line.