On “intangible steps” to block out the ending of last night’s game:
“I think we’ll obviously go over video…We didn’t lose the game on one play last night. There were a bunch of plays that led to it. They had a guy step up at an opportune time. Their special teams were better, and their five-on-five play was better that warranted them drawing more penalties. So we had a chance to steal one. That’s why we play seven games.”
On responding and matching St. Louis’ effort:
“They came out strong. We knew they would. It’s their home rink. They’d lost, I think, the last eight games against us…We weren’t as prepared as we need to be. We’re coming here Thursday to win one game.”
On if there’s anything the team might be able to exploit that it didn’t take advantage of:
“Probably shot opportunities, especially Grade-A scoring chances that missed the net or were blocked.”
On whether the team is aiming for more puck possession down low:
“I think we’ve got to put pucks in better spots off the dump-ins. Make sure we’re getting two guys on the puck. It’s not always the first cycle where we need to make a play, but the second and third one after. So we’ve got to put those chips and cycles behind the net in better spots.”
On the different challenge of being behind in a series, compared to last year:
“I think we’ve been trying to approach Thursday night’s game the same way that we did last year. We were taught a lesson last game in our own preparation, what needs to be better, and we have to get better to where we were last playoffs.”
On if it is more difficult to bounce back with the way Tuesday’s night’s game ended:
“No, it just makes that game hurt more. That game’s over with. That’s professionalism. The onus is on the older guys and the veteran guys to curtail any negativity we have towards the way that game ended.”
On “intangible steps” to block out the ending of last night’s game:
“I think we’ll obviously go over video…We didn’t lose the game on one play last night. There were a bunch of plays that led to it. They had a guy step up at an opportune time. Their special teams were better, and their five-on-five play was better that warranted them drawing more penalties. So we had a chance to steal one. That’s why we play seven games.”
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