It's tough not to look at the standings. It's good to have a four-point lead, but it can disappear very quickly.

We play to win the Stanley Cup. Failure in the playoffs ? I count that as not a good season.

It's tough. Montreal was emotionally involved in the game.

He's been consistent all year. Besides wearing a bad jacket one game, I think he's been good.

For me, the arena brings good memories; it feels comfortable and warm. Of course it's old and the dressing rooms are small. But the people are so close to the ice. I think Pittsburgh is a very good town for the Penguins if they're playing good. The people are very supportive.

We did things hockey players don't ordinarily do, but all the guys took it well. It was very physical. Imagine pushing an 8,000-pound car uphill. I think it made us closer. You learn a lot about each other. Nobody quit. You're not ashamed to look each other in the eye after that.