Jeff Carter Battling Quotations

Every game now is huge, especially these games in our division against the Rangers, Islanders and Devils. They are going to be tough games with everyone either battling for position or trying to get into the playoffs.

I've been battling injuries the last two months, and it was a painful weekend for me, ... I've had knee, ankle and hand problems. I was just satisfied to qualify in match play (the round of 16 that began Sunday's action), but I wanted to get off to a good start. When I won my first match, it gave me the incentive to go further.