The consistent effort was there, which we haven't seen a lot of in continuous games this season.

I don't think I'm shocked. Good times can only last so long and so can the bad times.

I'll match our lineup against anyone in the conference.

I'm just happy to be back playing hockey with the boys, and that's all that matters,

So far, he's batting 1.000. He carries himself very well. Being a player who played recently, he has everyone's respect. He knows what it's like to go through an 82-game season. It's tough; you're going to have your ups and downs. Some days you're going to be tired, and he understands that.

It was a hard-fought game and eventually you knew with how many chances were going both ways, eventually something was going to break through. We were just hoping it was going to go our way and not theirs.

It's going to be fun, man. We've got a skilled team.

It was a tremendous lift for us, ... If you can't get up for an Islanders-Rangers game, regardless of where you are in the standings and all those other things, you shouldn't be playing.

It's exciting to be back in a playoff hunt. In New York, we were struggling and fighting the whole year. At this point in my career, all I care about is winning.

There's an ease about him. He feels comfortable, and it is carrying over onto the ice.