23 Quotes by Martin Lapointe

We tried to battle back. Obviously, playing against Detroit down four goals, it's a hard task to do. It's mental mistakes in our own zone that cost us tonight.

Obviously, we wanted a better effort and we wanted to play smarter. We need to go back to basics and play a simpler game. Frustration is a big factor and hard to control, but we have to find a way.

I don't get too many goals. Every time I score I have to make sure I celebrate. It was fun tonight.

He works so hard on every shift. He keeps battling, blocking shots, he just plays so hard. I'm sure his body aches every morning he wakes up. But he just leads his team. It's pretty to watch.

He works every shift even though I think every morning he wakes up his body is sore and aches. But he shows up every game, works hard, blocks shots and leads the team. It's pretty to watch.

Our goalie kept us in it and we had a ton of chances in the third period. We just couldn't score.

We were stingy and more effective defensively. Guys were scared to get caught in the zone, and that was good. We wanted to get the puck out.

The overtime calls hurt the game. It's a big game, a big rivalry. the refs should let us play. I guess this is the new NHL. To lose a game on a cheap penalty is not the way to play hockey.

We have to bounce back. It's going to be a good test in Detroit.