We were able to keep the puck in their zone and work them down low. We didn't allow a lot of quality chances.

We all thought it was in. With the video now, if you can't see the puck then it doesn't count, but that would have been a big goal for us in the second period. It might have helped to change the momentum a little bit.

The puck got loose in the zone and I sent it down low to Derek Smith. He sent it back to Brandon, who was on the low post, and Brandon flipped it across the net to me. I just tapped it in.

Just a little friendly talk, wishing each other a Merry Christmas. It was no big deal, but if anyone says something to me, then I'm going to say something back.

Every game is a tough game here. There is always pressure when you put on a Canadian jersey. You are expected to win.

With the year off, I think most guys were excited to get going, but coming to Ottawa, a new place, made me even more excited.