We've played this team and not had as many chances. I wish it was in the playoffs. You need something like that in the playoffs. While the intensity of Sunday night's game didn't match a postseason game, it topped just a regular January contest. But I've played in two series against the Red Wings in my career.
Nothing can compare to that.
On the winning goal, Yzerman stole the puck from Ray Bourque in the Avalanche zone, faked Patrick Roy to the ice and lifted a shot over the prone goalie. Both teams scored in the first period. He misplayed the puck behind the net and Shjon Podein scored after taking a pass from Dan Hinote behind the net. Terry Gregson, Paul Devorski. Mark Wheler, Gerard Gauthier.