Patrik Elias
Patrik Elias
Patrik Eliáš; born April 13, 1976) is a Czech professional hockey winger and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. A career-long Devil and currently the team's longest-tenured skater, Eliáš is the franchise's all-time leader in points, goals, and assists, and he holds the franchise record for the most points in a seasonand the most career game-winning goals. Elias has won two Stanley Cups with the Devils, one in 2000, and another in 2003...
bit change felt maybe needed scoring spread touch
We've got to change it up and try to get the scoring touch again. They felt they needed to spread it out a bit and maybe change things up and that's fine.
ended knew power
We knew the power play was going to be a big factor. We had a lot of opportunities and we like the way it ended up.
anyway couple guys months ready takes
You guys know it always takes me a couple months before I get it going anyway in a season. I should be ready for the playoffs.
game win
We've just got to win one game and we'll see. That's all.
ready tried
We tried to frustrate them and we did, you could see it in their faces. But it's just one game, we have to get ready for another one (Monday).
bit few figured games last weeks
We figured out a little bit the last 11 games and the last few weeks that we like to play and what we have to do to be successful. We've just got to keep it going.
obviously patient start
We wanted to play real patient hockey. Obviously when you have the start like we had it helps. No question.
calling emotional game penalties regular today warned
We were warned before the game that they are going to keep calling the penalties the way they did in the regular season. This was more emotional today because we know what's on the line.
beat matter putting shown together
I don't know about any of that. After New Year's, we've shown that we can beat anybody. It's just a matter of putting it together the right way.
best question
Nice. No question you want to score. You want to play the best you can play.
good gotten happy hard opportunity proved worked
I have been here my whole career. I have accomplished something here and proved myself in a good position. I have worked hard and gotten an opportunity to succeed, so I'm just happy for that. On the other hand, there are things that can be an issue.
good leave
Leave him alone. He's got a good chance, though.
fourth situation win
We've been in this situation how many times and we know that the fourth win is the toughest.
honor individual lucky stay ultimate
I think that's the ultimate individual honor. If you're lucky enough to stay with one team, that's awesome.