As a hockey player, it's great to be a part of this race.

I was surprised. I didn't see that coming. We're going to miss him. It was just a great treat every time you played Pittsburgh and watched Mario play. We're going to miss him as a player, but I'm sure he's going to be around the game.

They got great goaltending, there's no question about that.

They have a great hockey club. We're back there next time, so hopefully we have a better performance.

They have such a great hockey club, they get a win, they get on a roll. Nobody here wants that to happen.

He's a big kid and he's got great hands. He's been very impressive. He's got a lot of poise out there with the puck. He's playing with a lot of confidence.

He's a great goalie. He played well for us when he had his opportunity. He's played well for them.

It's one day in first, so we'll take it. It's great to be a part of this race.

Penalty kills are huge. It comes down to special teams every game, and those guys have been great all year.