The head coach of Spartak, **[Alexey Zhamnov](https://example.com/tags/19031-zhamnov/)**, shared his thoughts on the hat-trick scored by CSKA’s forward **Daniel Sprong** against his team. Spartak achieved a comeback victory in the derby against the army team, overcoming a three-goal deficit during the match. The red-and-whites won 6-5 in a shootout.

**“Sprong scored a hat-trick today. Can you see that an NHL-level player has arrived?”**
**“He’s a good player and netted three goals. Well done. But I’d rather comment on my players’ performance. I don’t want to talk about others,”** Zhamnov’s words were conveyed by Championship correspondent Vladimir Laevsky.

Sprong completed his hat-trick by the 33rd minute of the game, with two of his goals coming during power plays. All three of his scores occurred within 11 minutes and 49 seconds of the second period.