January 16 postgame quotes: Darryl Sutter

On how much the team missed Anze Kopitar:
Well, he’s a really good hockey player [inaudible].

On what Tampa Bay did well in checking and defensive play:
It was a pretty even game. Both teams did a lot of things really well.

On whether it’s difficult to go 3-3 through the first six games of the home stand:
I really don’t look at it like that. I’m disappointed we lost today. We played a hell of a game.

On whether the team is inconsistent, or whether it’s based on opponents:
I don’t feel that. I didn’t feel that.

On when he found out Anze Kopitar wasn’t able to play:
He was sick yesterday, and obviously it was a decision made this morning. [Reporter: Did he come to the building or stay home?] Oh, jeez, here’s what I’m going to do – a Kopi diary? Is he in the building, or did he stay home? God, maybe he’s stuck in traffic.

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