I yell at the players if I don't like the way they are playing. But when they're playing well, I hug them.

I know how well I can play. I don't mention myself with the other players. I mention myself with the best.

You can't give up in any game, even if you are losing.

I don't try to be anything. I just want to play my game.

Russia has got to be the team to beat, in my opinion. When they are playing together as a team, they are tough to beat.

People judge you by the way you play in the playoffs.

I'm not 21 and trying to prove something with my words.