We got these guys three times in a week, you're going to get to know each other well. I like games like that. For our team right now, it's a good thing. You like putting your team in situations where they have to compete hard, because that's when they feel good about yourself. That's the kind of games you want going into the playoffs. |
We have a real focus on these seven division games. Hopefully, we have a good grasp on being able to lock up the division. Believe me, I'm happy we're playing teams like this. Our players recognize competition, and this is good competition for us. |
We have an enemy in mind now. |
We have had some games that have been lopsided against them, so human nature tells you that it's in the back of your mind. |
We haven't had much to play for for a while. I think that's been weighing on players' minds. But everything we talk about is getting ready for the playoffs. |
We knew exactly what was coming. I don't think we played hard enough. Not with enough urgency, we deserved our fate. |
We made a poor decision on our power play late in the third period and gave away a short-handed goal and couldn't get it done in overtime. |
We need Marty to make some more saves for us. We've got to find a way to win and he needs to be a big part of it. |
We needed for him to be good. We knew that fatigue was going to be a factor on our team and we needed him to give us a chance. |
We put the challenge to him and he made a great impression. They can be a very dominating line. The thing about them is that they are so big and strong and in back-to-back games they came out and were just as strong the second night. They were an integral part of our win. |
We sensed during this morning's skate-around that there wasn't much energy. Whatever it was, I thought there were a lot of guys that played below par tonight. |
We talked about the importance of this game. Our trip would have ended 3-3 or 4-2. These are points that we desperately needed and I think our guys recognized that in the third period. |
We were all right. I wouldn't class that as a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination - from play to officiating to the whole works. |
We were fortunate to win in a shootout. Marty was excellent and he made some big saves for us, and we found a couple of ways to score. |
We were looking for a momentum change. I'm worried about [Turco, who is 2-4-1 in his last nine games] playing a whole 60 minutes. If you ask Marty, he wants to be better. It just hasn't been there the last couple of games. |