February 7 postgame quotes: Darryl Sutter

On the 5-0 loss:
I think we had a really strong start and then they scored a four-on-four goal, which is a bad goal. So when you’re not scoring and you’re chasing the lead, it’s tough. And then the breakaway goal, who scored it, 86 – the Kucherov goal – it took the wind out of us, I think.

On any commonalities between the last two games:
No. I think there’s a lot of commonality in our road game this year. I think we have a lot of veterans that have not done much for us this year, and it’s disappointing on the road.

On the uncharacteristic surplus of rush goals against:
Well, the breakaway goal was a defenseman standing still. It’s not a team function, it’s an individual function. You can break it down by individual stats, and on the road this season it’ll pretty much tell the story, as I said.

On five goals scored on Peter Budaj:
He wasn’t very good. The first goal and fifth goals are bad goals. Bad goals. He’s a veteran, also. He needs to be better on the road.

On Paul LaDue’s NHL debut:
I think he moved the puck really well and he skated really well, and with every young player when they play their [first game], I’m sure there’s some nerves, but I think our veteran defensemen have got to be better players for us. I don’t think there’s any problem with how he played.

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