Below are quotes released by the Rangers after the game...
John Tortorella on today’s game…
“Scoring the first goal. If we go 3-0, it just gives them that much more juice and bogs us down a little bit more. That was an important part of the game. I thought Hank (Henrik Lundqvist) made some key saves, at some key times, especially when we were down 2-0, just to allow us to stay in it and we found a way to score a goal to crawl back in.”
Henrik Lundqvist on today’s game…
“We were all so disappointed after the first period coming off a strong game against Pittsburgh. I don’t know what happened there. The big thing is that we responded really well in the second period. It’s a relief and also exciting to see how we finished here. Hopefully they get a good break for those who have a break and for guys who have to play, to have fun. What feels good is to end it like this. It is exciting to be in the race right now. It is also exciting when you feel like you are going in the right direction.”
Chris Drury on the Olympics…
“It is an exciting time. I get to play in the Olympics, represent my country. I am going to bring my family along. It is going to be a fun few weeks.”
Erik Christensen on today’s game…
“It felt good. We were talking about playing a little more desperate, obviously, because the playoffs are 20 games away and we’re right in the thick of things. Our playoff hockey has to start now. We can’t be winning one (game) and losing two, that sort of stretch of games. We can’t be giving the odd game up and not playing well. It’s time to be consistent. After the first period, we weren’t very happy with the way we played and obviously came out with a big effort in the second period to come back.”
...Christensen is the second player in as many games to say the Rangers are playing playoff hockey now. I'm liking the sense of urgency and hope they can roll it over to after the break.
The Rangers Report, Ranger Rants and Blue Notes all have more post game quotes.
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