I knew it would come that I would go down here and play. I don't mind it. It's hockey season, so you don't really want a break.

I'm going to do my best, play my best and help the team. We have a tough spot right now because it's playoff time and everything. We really need to win the games.

It was a huge game for us.

You always want to play good. It's a long, long way to go.

Honestly, we thought it was unfortunate, but it didn't change the mind-set of the team. I think it'd take a little away from the game and from them if we came out and played soft or anything just to cater to them, so it didn't change our mind-set at all.

I definitely want to come out and play strong every time. Not to make them out to be something they're not, but last year they came out and played us pretty tough, and so I just wanted to come out and do the best that I could.