Getting off to a slow start again just killed us. But we came out in the second period and played well. I wouldn't say we totally outplayed them, but we definitely put the ice back to level. |
I know, before I got here, they were in the tournament but lost early. It's hard for a skilled player like he is not to be successful. |
I think he has the skills to play on the next level, it's just a matter of motivation. |
I think we were pressing too much in the third period. We definitely weren't as synchronized as we were in the second period. |
It was huge to have a two-goal lead after one period. I don't think we've had a one-goal lead so far this year. |
Our game plan was to push the puck. We got a little sluggish in the second period. We didn't mess around in the third period, we didn't try to thread the needle with any passes. But, we almost gave it away. |
We were concerned what it would do on the defensive side. The game plan was to catch the puck, push it up and let the offense take care of business. |
We weren't picking up the guy who was picking up the rebound. |