NHL Playoffs - Quotes

"Mentally, with the injury, it was good and bad. I had two months (off). It was awful. But at the same time I think I'm as hungry as I could be." - Sidney Crosby, discussing his high ankle sprain

“He does things with the puck you've never seen before. It just seems impossible what he does sometimes, but for him it's just like walking and chewing gum.” – Carey Price, talking about Alexei Kovalev.

"Here's a guy who could win all four major awards and he signed the biggest contract in the history of the League. He gave me this big, giant hug after the game and he said, 'I'm so happy for our team ...'” – Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, on Alex Ovechkin.

”I don't buy that for a second. Everyone is talking about San Jose and Anaheim, etc. I don't think anybody is talking about us at all.'' – Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, when asked if his team should be favored to win the Stanley Cup.

"I think it shows the maturity and class we have in this locker room, that we understand it's going to take 20-plus guys to get the job done." – Mark Parrish, discussing the Wild's chemistry

"Peter Forsberg's legacy is assured in Colorado and that probably was an advantage that we had as an organization when we decided to bring him back. There isn't any pressure on him; he doesn't have to be a superstar. We want him to be himself.'' – Colorado Executive VP/GM Francois Giguere.

"It was important to get home ice, but it was just as important to get the win, if not just for our own psyche. They beat us seven times, and to find a way to get a win against them is huge. ..." – Devils forward Jay Pandolfo

“It's not going to be easy for anybody. Not only today, but every game we played, it was pretty tight. Most of the games were decided by one goal or went to overtime. ...” – Ranger forward Jaromir Jagr

"It's easier to play on this team with as much talent as we have. Everybody on the ice is capable of scoring. I feel pretty fortunate to be in a lineup like that." – San Jose defenseman Brian Campbell

"Every year we've had reasons for the last few to be optimistic, but so far this one feels the best. I really feel good about this group.” – Calgary captain Jarome Iginla

"Ten years ago it was different. The biggest goal for the season was making the playoffs. The whole thing has changed here now. We know how much it takes.” – Anaheim’s Teemu Selanne

"This is a really exciting time of the year. You notice from the guys that everyone here knows the situation and we know we are a better team than we have shown lately.” - – Dallas forward Niklas Hagman