That was the way we had to play. We played well defensively and we didn't give them much. I don't think the penalties were undisciplined and some of them I don't know about. I think they were penalties because we were trying to do some things. I thought it was a good solid effort. |
That's a (crappy) way to lose a good hockey game, I'll tell you that. I thought it was a very good game by two good clubs. |
That's always a big part of playoff hockey. We had a two-on-one on the second shift of the game and we didn't get a shot on goal. In this kind of hockey you have to capitalize on opportunities. When you don't take advantage, one goal makes a big difference in a game like this. |
That's what's starting to happen, thank goodness. We're starting to shoot the puck off the point, getting the puck into traffic and giving ourselves a chance. Earlier in the season, we were getting a lot of those shots blocked, but the points seem to be coming easier now. |
The big thing is we found a way to win. We have showed a lot of character. (The record) probably says a lot about the fact that we're a pretty good hockey club. |
The commentary afterward pointed it out to the league. It wouldn't have been a focal point, |
The first period wasn't our best and they were skating pretty well, but then we kind of shut the door on them and didn't give them much at all. They couldn't really get anything going. |
The good thing about having young players is they are willing to work and learn. As they get better, there's no question your team gets better. You go down the list of guys here and when you have that kind of group, if you're good at the beginning you should be even better as you go on. |
The good thing is, he was out there for the whole 45-minute practice and that's a step in the right direction. |
The guys who are here might feel that with somebody new here there may be some things they want to say and they may have suggestions on how this team can be successful, |
The hardest part when you're winning is to keep on winning. When you're winning you have to remember you have to keep working hard. You can get comfortable and it's way too early to think you're that good. |
The idea of having a group of players do well is having them respond to a little criticism. He took advantage of it tonight to have a big night. |
The only thing I know is when we drop the puck, it's a fresh start for everybody. We'll have new referees, we'll have nice clean uniforms that we have to go out and try and get dirty again by playing hard. |
The penalty kill for the most part has been really good. Special teams in this league, including your goaltender, have to be really good. |
The two guys who were on the ice 95% of the time against him did a heck of a job. But he's a dynamic player and he finally found a way to get one. |