“We’re playing a lot faster because of that simplicity, and I think defensively, we’re playing with a little more structure, but also a little more commitment to defence,” Head Coach Kris Knoblauch said. “But there’s been a lot of blocked shots the last few games, and you can just tell that the urgency to win your shift and do the little things is going a long way.”

“The urgency is just our schedule and where we are in the standings. Everyone knows how important all these games are, and we can’t just relax and play this out.  We need to get better.  We need to win hockey games and get into the playoffs, and I think everyone has been doing that.”

“Confidence is definitely high right now,” Savoie said. “It helps seeing the puck go in and getting lots of opportunities right now with some pretty good players.  Obviously, it was a really good play by Davo to get that to Podz, and then he makes an unbelievable play to kind of give me an open net. I’m just trying to capitalize and put myself in good spots.”

“I thought we battled hard. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get it done,” Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. “I thought our goaltender was outstanding, gave us the game we needed. I thought we had a lot of really good chances. We have to score.”

“It’s been super helpful with this organization,” McMann said. “They’ve thrown everything at me. They’ve been super helpful getting me in here, and Lane’s been super great getting me up to speed with systems, with how the guys are playing, where he wants me to fit. But then, also, there’s just a lot of confidence bringing me in.”