Obviously, we wanted a better effort and we wanted to play smarter. We need to go back to basics and play a simpler game. Frustration is a big factor and hard to control, but we have to find a way. |
Our goalie kept us in it and we had a ton of chances in the third period. We just couldn't score. |
Talk is cheap. We've got to go out and do it. I thought I'd send a message [with his tirade Tuesday], and I hoped for a better response. But life goes on. We're not a talented team. We've got to be smarter. |
The overtime calls hurt the game. It's a big game, a big rivalry. the refs should let us play. I guess this is the new NHL. To lose a game on a cheap penalty is not the way to play hockey. |
This was a big game for us. We have such a young team. To beat the Red Wings is something we can build on. |
We are doing the right thing. |
We had a little argument. We weren't on the same page. It was no big deal -- just a fight, and nobody got hurt. |
We have to bounce back. It's going to be a good test in Detroit. |
We tried to battle back. Obviously, playing against Detroit down four goals, it's a hard task to do. It's mental mistakes in our own zone that cost us tonight. |
We were one of the teams that didn't adjust with the new rules. The NHL is going to be about 30 percent toughness now and 70 percent skills. |
We were stingy and more effective defensively. Guys were scared to get caught in the zone, and that was good. We wanted to get the puck out. |