Doughty postgame quotes (June 2)

Drew Doughty’s postgame thoughts…

Q. Drew, obviously it’s a race to four. Having said that, how important is it to stay levelheaded, not get carried away here?
DREW DOUGHTY: I think we have to reset, refocus. We have to go back to L.A. as if the series is just starting. We have home‑ice advantage. Have to take the first two at home.
We’re happy that we got the first two. But going home on the plane tonight. We’re trying to forget about those games. We’re obviously going to learn what we did right and wrong. But going back home, it’s a whole new series.

Q. Drew, can you talk about what happened on your goal.
DREW DOUGHTY: I just saw some ice in front of me. Decided to skate with the puck. I don’t know who the D man was, but I tried to use him as a screen. Marty has that quick glove. I didn’t even know it went in actually, but luckily, it did.

Q. Drew, talk about the importance of making the Devils be in a deep hole.
DREW DOUGHTY: I don’t think too much is going to change. Obviously they might be on their heels a little bit. I think going into L.A., they’re going to come out hard. They’re playing desperate. They know they have to win four out of five now. They’re going to be playing their best hockey.
I think these first two games we haven’t been at our best, so it’s about time we pick up our socks and play our best hockey, too.

Q. What about the atmosphere in L.A.?
DREW DOUGHTY: It’s going to be nuts. Every series, the rink is getting louder and louder. People around the city have been enjoying the fan crew. We can’t wait to get in front of those home fans and hopefully get them a few wins.