Joe Nieuwendyk Team Quotations

We don't do a good job when we have a team down. We have to step on the gas and close them out.

The story of our season really against these guys has been our inability to stay out of the penalty box. It's tough to play against a team like that.

Offensively they're a team that lives on the power play. So we fed them what they needed.

The power play needs to score when we get the opportunity, especially on the 5-on-3. You've got to capitalize against a team like that. They're solid throughout their lineup, and when you get chances like that, you've got to make good.

It's nice when you win and you look at the scoreboard, and you're getting some help. We battled back hard. They work hard and they're probably as physical as any team we play, so for us to come back is a sign of character.

It's clear now the team we have to catch is Tampa. We have three big games against them and it starts tonight. I don't think anyone's going to quit in this locker room. We're going to give everything we've got and try to claw back.

The future is bright here. We played extremely well at home. The fans saw the type of team we are on a lot of nights. We really have to work on our road record and be more consistent throughout the season.