We got lazy. Once we got the power-play goal, our minds turned off. Again. Once it was down to a one goal lead we played better, but under these circumstances we can't be put in that position. |
We just have to find a way to win, that's the only thing that's been missing. We've played a number of games like tonight but we haven't had any breaks. Tonight, if we get a bounce, it's 2-0. |
We knew they were going to come at us hard, and you have to be able to defend leads at this time of the season. We didn't do that, but Kirby did a great job to score what ended up being the game-winning goal. |
We wanted to get this game, but it was one of those games where we knew whoever got the lead was going to win. Tonight we never got the lead. The key goal was their second goal. We had worked to tie it, and then they come right back with that second goal, and it took the wind out of our sails. |
We're going to have to be better tomorrow, or this is going to be a very short series, and we're not going to be the ones going to the next round. |
When this opportunity presented itself, there was no hesitation. I knew this was what I wanted to do. I had a great job where I was, but it was time for a new challenge. It was easy to leave. I jumped at the chance. |
When we've been successful, we've had everyone chipping in, and that was the case tonight. It's big for us to get everyone chipping in. |
You never know what the reasons are for what the other teams do. There are many things going on behind the scenes that we're just not aware of. Because of that, there is no point in us sitting around and worrying about what they may or may not do. |