The guys on that line, Bonino, Phil Kessel and Carl Hagelin, they've just been finding ways to score clutch goals for us. Bonino did it again tonight. And as soon as we scored I did a sprint down the press box lane and I was like, 'Let's go, I got to get down there.'
We thought we'd make it a little interesting and take a penalty, but it was a huge kill.
It's nice to get the first one out of the way. Obviously it's a big bonus that we won, but just getting settled into the series is good. It feels more like a playoff series now that all the buildup is gone.
It was emotional for me to sit up there in the press box and watch. It's so hard sometimes.
I love being around the guys but I'm up there by myself. When we score I don't know who to go to in the press box. I'm not on the bench to celebrate. And when we get scored on I'm just mad, like I would be on the ice.
It's a different experience. I've never been in this situation when I've been up there in the press box like that. The most difficult thing for me is not being in the locker room during the games. But I do have a chance to get here early, warm up with everyone and try to keep the mood light, joke around before the game starts.
Then after the game, being in here in the dressing room, it's just great to celebrate with the guys. Every game is so critical and I think the emotions are the best part of these series. To be able to experience it, be a part of it, words can't really explain it. I'm really fortunate.