screaming at us, telling us what to do like the 'Full Metal Jacket' movie.

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

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.

It's unbelievable to win against Sweden.

It would be such a great honor and such a big responsibility being the captain of the New York Rangers, ... I don't think there's anywhere else that you can compare that. Especially going after Mark Messier, it's going to be tough and a lot of pressure.

I know players have changed their view of the Rangers. We have a chance of winning. Before, maybe they think they come here to make money.