We're just trying to use those games in a positive way. It shows that the game turns quickly and that you're never really out of it.

We learned how to close out a game. The defense, with a 2-0 lead, handled that really well. Then to come back, down 4-2 against East, and score twice in the last 30 seconds and get to overtime, that was big.

I wasn't sure he was going to get it, but I'm happy for Alex. We certainly played a much better game than the first one. We were more competitive, but not where we want to be yet.

We're all upbeat. We saw a lot of positive things. We need to put together four solid games.

This team wasn't supposed to win all of these games. But we stayed positive and got it done.

We have to take the positive things we?ve learned from all the games we have played, use them to get better, and just know that every game will be another biglearning experience.