Alexey Isakov: "There were more games that pleased."

      March 20, 2026 09:11 SportNIA "Nizhny Novgorod" - Polina Zubova The head coach of Nizhny Novgorod's "Torpedo," Alexey Isakov, summarized the KHL regular season at the post-match conference following the victory over "Amur." Recall that on March 19, the automakers defeated the guests from Khabarovsk with a score of 5:3. This match was the final one for both teams in the "regular season" of the 2025/2026 season. "Amur" did not make it to the playoffs, while "Torpedo" will learn its opponent in the first round today. "Over the long distance, there were many moments when one could be dissatisfied with what was happening on the ice. But there were more games where the quality of play and the dedication of the guys made me very happy, and I understood that the team was acquiring a certain pattern, gaining the integrity that it should have," noted the coach. The most challenging stage, according to the specialist, was the preseason tournaments. Throughout the "regular season," the team also faced difficult stretches, in his words. "Even when we had losing streaks, I didn't see that the team lacked play. The bigger question was probably about some minor details," he added. In some moments, according to Isakov, the team might have lacked luck. At the same time, instances where the Nizhny Novgorod players were outpaced by their opponents were rare. Earlier, the results of the regular season were also summarized by the club's general director, Evgeny Zabuga. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+