Danny Markov celebrates return to the ice with a winning goal for Metallurg

Metallurg Magnitogorsk defenseman Danny Markov celebrated his comeback from an injury with a winning goal in the crucial seventh series 1/8 final match against Barys Astana.

«It felt like you were exhausted by the third period…»

«In a series like this, when you come back from 3-1 down… Everyone knew there is no way back for us, so we kept going. Both sides played carefully tonight, and we one again in overtime.»

«You weren’t very prolific during the regular season.»

«I guess it wasn’t my time. That’s what I thought and the lads reassured me: «You’ll score when the time comes.» It didn’t really matter who got the goal, as long as we went through. This victory shows we have character and the ability to win – we fought for each other,» Markov told the club’s official website.