I don't think we wanted to go back home for a Game 7. We knew they could cause some damage if it went to a Game 7. I thought we put it all out on the line and came out strong.
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That's the style you have to play against that team out here. You have to slow them down, play hard, physical hockey. That is what we did for a period.Derek Roy
We had a couple of great shifts there. I thought we played extremely well tonight, skating and passing the puck. I thought we could have had a couple of more.
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The fans were going back and forth. They came out strong, especially with the ceremony before the game. The fans were ready and we tried to give them as much as we can.
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I gave him a pass and I saw the goalie slide over, so I figured he might not score so I was getting ready for a pass. Van has great vision. He saw me at the side of the net and made a great play.
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The ceremony before the game, it seemed like the crowd was ready for the game, electrifying. We were trying to give them as much as we can. I thought we got better as the game went on..killed some big penalties there.
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There's always emotion when you play the Toronto Maple Leafs. It's a big rivalry and they bring their crowd with them and it's a good game every time. I know they're desperate and trying to fight for a playoff spot so they're going to be hungry and we should be ready.
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