Krug noted that the team defense is what ultimately powered the B's to victory.
"I think we're confident in everyone in this room," said Krug. "A lot of people think that our guys in our back end can't get the job done so for us to step up, it was a group effort. Everyone did their job blocking big shots and the PK was a big part of it. Tuukks [Tuukka Rask] did a hell of a job. Forwards deserve some credit as well, but everyone stepped up."
Forward Riley Nash, who notched the game's third goal, believes the victory marks one of the team's best all-around performances of the season.
"I thought that was probably one of our best complete 60 minutes," said Nash. "Top to bottom, goalie, D, forwards, everyone contributing. I said this in the second intermission, it felt like a playoff game. There was a lot of intensity, the crowd was into it. It was physical, it was a fun game to be a part of. Top to bottom I thought everyone was really good."
After watching the Bruins stifle the Lightning in all three zones, Rask spoke of what this type of game can mean for the team.
"I think it's a message to ourselves," said Rask. "That no matter how many guys we're missing or who is missing, if we put our minds into it, we can play solid hockey and I think that's the most important."