We had a short meeting before the game about how we have to show that we are a team, ... It's not about one guy or one line, it's how we are going to react under adversity, and I thought we did a very good job. |
We have all played together over the last year so we know each other's style. We tried to make things happen and put the puck in the net. |
We have players here who want to be here and I believe that has helped us have success. We work well together and we have every guy pulling in the same direction. |
We just didn't show up in the first period, |
We just lost a big part of our team. |
We know we didn't play our best, so getting two points was huge for us. For myself, it's been a while since I scored and to get the winner in overtime makes it a special night. |
We played together at the World Cup and it was fun. The Olympics have been a highlight of my career, so it's a great opportunity for him. |
We played well, but every team will improve, ... I was a bit surprised the Czechs were not better. The key was that we were moving very well and could put pressure on their defensemen, and they had to take penalties. |
We played well, but every team will improve. I was a bit surprised the Czechs were not better. The key was that we were moving very well and could put pressure on their defensemen, and they had to take penalties. |
We talked about that before the tournament. We said these are the guys in the room that are going to do it. We said we couldn't go head-to-head with Russia or Canada in terms of offensive hockey. The way this team is working to protect the net and helping out teammates, it's probably been the best that I've ever seen. Step by step, we're getting more confident, and right now the puck is going in for us. |
We wanted to do this a long time ago, ... but there was kind of a lockout or something. |
We were ready to play and could use the points of strength we had practiced for the last 10 days, ... We were able to skate up front enough to put pressure on their defensemen. We have often had problems in offense, but now every line got the taste of goal. |
We were ready to play and could use the points of strength we had practiced for the last 10 days. We were able to skate up front enough to put pressure on their defensemen. We have often had problems in offense, but now every line got the taste of goal. |
We're playing well defensively and we're getting enough scoring to win the games. Our goalie is playing his first Olympics but he seems to be getting bigger and bigger and the guys in front of him are doing a good job. |
What we are hoping is that we've had to battle till the end and really maintain our focus here. I think the momentum is going for us right now, and hopefully we can bring it to the playoffs. |