I knew I could play. I knew that if I would get my shot I would be able to stick, and I finally did. I had a couple good years in Rochester, and I felt comfortable out there.

I was fortunate enough to play an exhibition game there, so I've seen the place before, I know how it is. It's sold out every night, and the fans are really into it. It's just a great place to play, and I'm looking forward to it.

It's awesome. It doesn't happen too often. So it's fun to see the team work hard and have it finally pay off.

As a player you're kind of nervous all the time. You don't really know what's going on, especially this being my first time around this situation. It is a little bit nerve-racking. But as a fan, it's a fun thing to look forward to.

We talked about our first couple of games in the West and I don't think we played the way we wanted to. We regrouped and really pulled things together after that.

I don't think he realized I was right behind him. He had his back turned, and I just swatted his stick and it went straight in. It was kind of taking advantage of a forward out there, and it paid off.