In most situations, Berezkin managed to break through the opponent’s defense. “Lokomotiv” took the lead in the scoreboard.

Yaroslavsky club executed the standard tactics perfectly. Berezkin positioned himself effectively near the goal, and quickly moved his skates after a sharp pass from his teammate. This move helped him to deceive the goalkeeper. This goal was a logical conclusion to the series of aggressive plays by the railway players in the opponent’s zone.

The ability to exploit numerical advantages is a sign of a team’s readiness for the playoffs. The coaching staff focused on quickly bringing the puck into play and taking aggressive actions at the goalpost. This immediately weakened the opponent’s defense. The stadium reacted with excitement, and “Lokomotiv” got the momentum it needed to change the course of the game.

Now, it’s up to the opponent to take the initiative. They will have to move forward, leaving space for quick counterattacks. Yaroslavsky players know how to punish mistakes. This incident was just the beginning of the pressure on the opponent. We will keep watching the development of the game!