We did not compete at our best level. I thought that they wanted it more than we did and they went out and played that way. The bottom line is we have to prepare ourselves for more of a team effort than we got from our group tonight.
We didn't have much going other than the fact we scored a couple power play goals. We did not compete at our best level. I thought they wanted it more than we did and they went out and played that way.
You have to play with a high level of energy night in and night out. I thought tonight was our best team effort of the year.
This is the worst game we've played in a long time. But was it the worst game we played or the best game they played? They did some things that forced us out of our comfort zone, for sure.
It was just a decision that we felt he was going to give us the best chance for success tonight. We were fortunate to get it done.
Anytime you can get points in this building it's a positive. They have a great home record and are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the league.
As a coach, you always ask to make sure you're going into every situation with your best effort, because in the playoffs, it's not a situation where you can just turn it on and off. You want to play well right into them, and continue to keep the ball rolling.