I haven't been back in Montreal, at all, since the playoffs ended two years ago. It's been a while.

The excitement of the fans in Montreal, especially in the playoffs, I don't think you can get that anywhere else. For a hockey player, I kind of wish everyone could go through that and experience what it is to play there. It's very unique.

My relationship and the bond with the people in Montreal was kind of special and doesn't happen very often.

It goes way, way back when we were under Sweden's rule. We always think they are better than us. We played against them so often for so many years. Every country has one opponent they want to beat and for us, it's Sweden.

It's been tough for me being away from the game.

We can't afford to go lose two, three in a row. We've got to keep climbing and getting wins.