Forward of CSKA Daniel Sprong reflected on the team’s defeat against Spartak (2:3) and pointed out that the outcome of the game was influenced by the special teams’ performance.

— With four minutes left, we ended up with two penalties. They have a strong power play, and they capitalized on their chances. They had two opportunities with the man advantage, and they converted one. We gave them openings, and they made us pay for that.

— Did you feel the intensity of the rivalry between CSKA and Spartak in the locker room?
— Yes, it was evident, especially after the last match we played against them. I think we shot ourselves in the foot today. We played better and shouldn’t have lost. When mistakes happen, a strong team will make you pay for them, — Sprong stated, as quoted by the club’s press service.