We're still way behind them (six points) in the standings, so I think we have to be aware of that, ... We knew it was going to be an important weekend for us, and they're a very good hockey team, so we have to make sure we're ready.

It's going to be tough looking at teams racking up points (during the break), but we know what we have to do. Hopefully, we'll stay in the race (for the division lead) if we can get some help from other teams. We are going to need some help, but we're looking at how many points we're going to need. If you get 100 points, you're going to be close to first in your division.

Everybody's aware of where we're at and how many points behind. We know we can't falter anymore at this point of the year.

I hit Nieminen, and he kind of fell down. He kind of pushed my knee. ... I didn't think much of it, but it felt a little awkward.

We have to push back so that we're moving up the standings by putting points on the board, rather than the other direction.

In a game like this you certainly want to win, because the guy behind you in the standings is staring at you across the field.