Benoit Grou Reflects on Traktors Hard-Fought Victory Over Neftekhimik

The head coach of Traktor, **Benoit Grou**, commented on the victory against Neftekhimik (3:2) in a regular season game of the Kontinental Hockey League.

«It’s a solid win for us. We started off quite slowly today, but improved as the game progressed. Chris Driedger played exceptionally well once again. I’m impressed with Neftekhimik; they created a lot of great opportunities on the ice. Based on their performance since the start of the season, I can say this is not just by chance. Therefore, we are pleased to have secured two victories in our two matches against them,» Grou said, according to the official Traktor website.

This season, the Chelyabinsk club has played seven games in the KHL, earning 10 points and currently holding the top position in the Eastern Conference standings. Neftekhimik, with six points after six games, is in sixth place in the East.