They need to talk about how far this team can go if we can control our emotions and talk about what is on the line. |
They play hard even though they aren't in the playoffs because they're playing for pride. Those are dangerous teams to play. |
They score the old fashioned way. They pressure physically and cause turnovers. |
They wanted it more than we did. They played well, they played smart, but we gave them a lot of opportunities. |
They're all now important factors on this team. |
This is huge because it allows us to rest. |
This is why we need home ice advantage. Our fans are so important to us. When you have 5,000 fans behind you, it's an adrenaline rush. The players, the coaching staff and the ownership all appreciate that. |
To hang another banner in this building would be nice. But, more importantly, we can secure home ice advantage through at least the first two rounds. |
We have an opportunity to redeem ourselves. Hopefully we'll put a stop to this. |
We just need to keep playing the way we've been playing. We are solid up front and along the back and in goal. We just have to keep our confidence going and not make mistakes. |
We needed to bring in size, strength and talent. |
We needed to close the door there. That goal [Pittman's] woke up the crowd. We seem to play well with our backs against the wall. We play well under pressure. |
We played a little scared and I don't know why. We asked ourselves Sunday what we needed to do differently and we still don't know. |
We relied on one man [MacIntyre] to hold us in a hockey game on Friday in the first period and we relied on him again tonight. We were 1-1 after one, but it could have been 4 or 5-1. It is frustrating because we are better than that. |
We sent the fans home happy and ourselves as well. It's nice that everyone will be able to enjoy tonight with a smile on their face. |