29 Quotes by Kyle McLaren

We're in a very tough situation right now. This was a big game for us right there. We can still make it, but it's going to be tough.

So far, the series has been special teams. If you control the puck, you're on offense more than defense. The key is not allowing them to control it as much as they would like. In 5-on-5, when our key players are holding it, it's helped us draw penalties.

So many people projected us not even to make the playoffs 2 1/2 weeks ago. We have big things to look forward to right now.

For some reason, we played well against them (the East), now it's time to play well in our own conference.

Guys are stepping up at the right times right now. For us to make the playoffs we need everybody rolling. Things are going our way for once.

Just shoot the puck whenever you get a chance. It's been my motto for 10 years.

I thought we played the rush OK. Playing one-on-one with no stick and a guy's driving the net . . . with the new rules, there's not much I could do without a stick. I don't know what else I could do there besides go down. I really don't know. We played 40 minutes of solid hockey. Then we embarrassed ourselves for 20.

Our speed tonight was pretty good throughout. We have to improve in some areas. ... We gave up one goal, and I don't like giving up any goals, so we have to improve on that.

Marcel stole another from me, ... but at that point of the game you don't care who scores.