Defender of Salavat Yulaev, **Ildan Gazimov**, commented on the victory against Nizhny Novgorod’s Torpedo (3:1), describing the match as challenging.

— It was a tough game today. We started strong, taking a 2:0 lead, but in the second period, we allowed the opponent some initiative. In the third, we played strictly according to our game plan and managed to secure the win.

**— What were the key points discussed before the match against Torpedo? How crucial was it to score quickly and take the lead?**
— We noted that they are a fast, cohesive team that plays well with passes, applies active pressure, and creates a lot of challenges. We focused on leveraging our strengths and didn’t let them execute theirs.

**— The away series was tough but ultimately successful. Now that the team is back home, how is everyone feeling?**
— The trip was quite emotional: we achieved three victories out of three, which took a lot of energy. We had a day off to recuperate, and we were fully prepared for today’s match — Gazimov’s words are reported by Salavat Yulaev’s press service.