Mark Eaton
Mark Eaton
Mark Andrew Eatonis an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey Leaguefor the Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Islanders. He is the only NHL player to ever come from Delaware. He attended John Dickinson High School in the Wilmington suburbs but played his youth hockey across the state line in Pennsylvania...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth6 May 1977
CityWilmington, DE
easy games individual maybe mentality player playing playoff pride remaining schedule seven team
If anything, I think we're playing too loose. Maybe we have the mentality that our schedule has only one playoff team in our remaining seven games or so. But this is the NHL, and every team has pride and every player has individual pride. There is no such thing as an easy game.
coming momentum period spot starts team three time today tough worst
Our first period today was atrocious, probably the worst period all year. It's the NHL. Any team you spot three goals, it's going to be a tough time coming back. We just need to get off to some better starts and get some momentum coming our way.
call far few guys played reaching words
I said a few words to them, but I'm not going to call myself Rudy or anything. I played there, so those guys can see that they're not too far from reaching their goals. If I can be any kind of inspiration to them, that'd be great.
nine time
After nine years I think it's time to give someone else the chance.
aches cup heart pains player playoffs seem shows though wins
It shows you right there what kind of a player he is and what kind of heart he has. That's what playoffs are all about ? even though you've already been through a long season, all the aches and pains seem to go away. You know the Cup is just 16 wins away.
far happy home job last looking time
Our job right now is far from over. Last time we were just happy to get in, but now we're looking for home ice.
creeping game key knew losing plenty streak teams
We've done it plenty of times this year, come back in the third. We had a (four-game) losing streak there and we knew this was a key game for us because teams are creeping up on us.
definitely game third
We were definitely more into it in the third period. It was an important game and an important third period.
atmosphere best fans great home inspiring remember start time
We remember the great atmosphere here, how inspiring the fans were. This is why you play. This is the best time in the year. Being able to start at home makes it that much better.