We just can't spot them one goal like we usually do. It's going to be weird starting from scratch. |
We knew this going in, whoever is playing better is going to play and the other guy has to cheer him on. We're both in each others corner. It's nice that way. It's good to have a guy you enjoy being around. It's not a competition. |
We know we have to come out strong this way every time we play this team. The guys have just been playing great defense in front of me. I didn't see much tonight, especially in the second period. |
We might have been come out a little flat-footed, but they came out firing on all cylinders. They got a couple of lucky bounces and breaks. On the wraparound, (Cole) was falling down and still managed to get the puck in the net. |
We played a so-so first two periods. And we couldn't buy a goal in overtime. |
We played real strong defensively. Down low, the guys worked real hard. |
We've been trying to get into playoff mode and that's what we've been stressing the last few weeks. You can't take nights off this time of year. Especially at home, you have to come out and play well for the fans. |
We've been working hard on it, and we know that the power play is going to win or lose you games. We've got a lot of guys going to the net now. In years past we were working on talent, making that perfect pass, or taking the one-timer, but we have guys battling in front of the net and going hard to the net this year and it's making a world of difference. |
We've just got to pick it up at home. We've been struggling a bit there. |
What you play for now is to get ready for the playoffs. Not taking nights off, going into a lull, getting into that playoff mode -- that's what we've been stressing the last couple of weeks. |
When I first put them on, those new pads felt thin, |
When I was out there today, I just stood up, I couldn't even go down, ... I couldn't put my knee to the ice. I couldn't see myself playing the next couple of games. |
You don't want me handling the puck back there anyway. But I can see where that would hurt teams like New Jersey. They rely on (Martin) Brodeur to handle the puck in the corners. He's like an extra skater. |
You've got to give them credit, they played hard. They took advantage that we might have been a little tired tonight. |