SAY WHAT: 'NOT EASY TO ACCOMPLISH'

JOHNNY GAUDREAU ON CHANCE TO END SERIES:

ON PHYSICAL PLAY:

"I think I'm playing against the those two big guys, (Jani) Hakanpaa, I think that's how you say his name, and (Esa) Lindell, so every time they get a chance to put the body down they're going to do it. It's been tough at times, but I'm happy with the way our team has played, I'm happy with our line has played, we're sitting here today with a great opportunity in front of ourselves."

NOAH HANIFIN ON WHAT TO EXPECT:

"I mean, we have an chance to close out tonight, it's a position we wanted to put ourselves in and it's a good opportunity. I think we just have to embrace this moment and we know they're going to be pushing and playing their own building, but it's a good opportunity for us and I think it's just sticking to our game plan and building off our last third period.
"It's a series for a reason. We have to come out here and… They're a good team, and they're good at home, so we know it's going to be a challenge for us tonight. Just have to go out and execute and play our game. You know, you don't want to think too much about the future, just focus on what's ahead of you. I think as a group and having good leadership, they've done a good job at getting our heads in the right space."

DARRYL SUTTER ON PREPARING THE TEAM:

For guys who haven't, is there any way to prepare for that?
"Not really. Got to expose yourself to it."

ON HOSTILE ATMOSPHERE:

"Well, first of all, it's exciting because there's fans. I don't care if they're throwing beer on you or calling you whatever, that's still the best part. We haven't had it (during COVID), and when you talk about players on our team especially in Canada, you know Dallas had it last year, but for most of Canada they didn't so that's the best part of it all."

ON MATTHEW TKACHUK:

"I've said it after every game, it's a process for our younger players and he's one of them. It's a shift and it's a period, it's a game and then you look at it and then you go again. That's why when you talk about winning a clinching game, well, if you want to break that down just do the two lineups see who's played in more winning series games. It's not something that's easy to accomplish."