I don’t want to put myself in a situation where I’m going to make damage to it. It’s a long year. I just want to be ready 100 per cent.

Those things happen. But as long as you work hard, you’ll get rewarded.

The power play was better tonight. After the last couple of games we played, this is certainly a step towards where we want to get. We have a lot left to work on.

It was better than a pass. It was perfect.

It (returning to Toronto) wasn’t really a consideration. (Tonight) is just another game. It’s going to be a tough game for us.

I had a little setback with my hip flexor.

The skill level is not up to par, but the guys work hard. That’s the one thing you notice. It doesn’t matter if it’s first, second, third line, everybody’s working hard out there.

Five-on-five we outplayed them. There’s no question. We lost the game in the first period.

I’m happy for him. I told him he’s going to enjoy it there. It’s a great hockey town.

It would be better for the Russian authorities to show that there are some elements of civil society and freedom, and not block our organizations from taking part in mass demonstrations.