Rob Sumner
Rob Sumner
against chances create decisions early far machine net plays power quick recognize results shots starting
We're far from a well-oiled machine on the power play, but we're starting to recognize plays and make quick decisions to create better shots on net through traffic. With the chances we had early against Spokane on the power play and the results we had late, we can gain some confidence.
pleased ready start tonight
I was pleased with the start tonight and we will be ready tomorrow.
both edge impact puts records rivalry series start teams zero
Both teams start at zero and it's even going in. I don't think records have much impact on the series. It puts an edge on the series when there's a rivalry between the two teams. But in preparing, there's no difference. It just makes it a little more exciting.
fix liked played start
I liked our start and our finish, and we can fix the way we played in-between. I really liked the way we played with desperation once we got to that point.
confidence create few last level reached scoring speed starting
I never even thought about it. He was getting chances, and now he's reached another level of confidence in the last few games. He's starting to use his speed to create even more scoring chances.
breathe concerned good middle mind sigh start sure
In the back of my mind I was a little concerned about a letdown because you can breathe a sigh of relief. I'm not sure if that's what happened, but we had a very good start and then didn't play well in the middle of that game.
both early edge good great key pay played player start took
I think we both played hard. Dubinsky is a great player and he made us pay early and that took the edge off what was a good start for us. We played well. We just had some key breakdowns.
caught compound focused game level mission penalty start trouble
They were on a mission at the start of that game and we were caught napping. We weren't focused to play at that level at the start and we got into penalty trouble and to compound it, they make you pay.
anytime came chip close couple period second strong third
We came on strong in the third period. But once you get to overtime, anything can happen. They were able to chip away and get a couple in the second period and got the momentum. Anytime you have a 3-0 lead, you should be able to close out the game. No excuses.
left push score time
That was a real big save. If they score there, they still have time left to push for another one.
elevated game happy hard turned
I was very happy the way we turned it up in the third. We elevated our game and made it hard for them to do anything.
hold lead
When you have a three-goal lead it should hold up in any building. We've got no excuses.
far nearly played road steps taken three
We've played three road games, but we just haven't played nearly as well as we need to. We've taken some steps to improve, but we're far from happy.
needed scoring
We had some scoring chances, but we just didn't play as well as we needed to. We've got to play a lot harder.