Peter Budaj Quotations

We've got to find a way to get on a winning streak. This team is not a mediocre team, but so far we've been mediocre. We can't be satisfied with that.

It's frustrating, but . . . we are tied for first place with Calgary, which is pretty good. Every game from now on is going to be like a playoff game, so we have to step up and win more hockey games.

I told myself before the game, Patrick Roy always came back superb after a shaky game. It always feels great when you can respond like that.

I tried to poke it and the guy was too close to me. I got a little piece of it with the inside of my pad.

It was the first away game for me, and I'm very happy that I could help my team to win. Obviously, I want to stay here. It would be a big opportunity for me. I'm very happy and thankful to God that I can be here and do something that I love.

I have to take the positives out of this game.

Starting with me and everybody else, I don't think we put out the effort that was good enough for a win.

I'm pretty sure every goalie would like to be a starter. I'm just thinking about helping my country get as far as we can.

We weren't ready for the first 20 minutes, and when that happens in this league you're going to get beat. It's a tough break, but it's a lesson for us.

The strategy is always the same; you have to stop the puck. We played shootouts in the AHL. You're already in the game and you're already calm, so it's not too bad.