MIKE SULLIVAN
On Fleury's start: "It's been impacted by his performance. We feel as though he's had a couple of really strong games in a row. We're hoping he'll continue to play at that level for us."
On Ottawa: "They're a team that's playing with a little bit more structure away from the puck. They're trying to play a tighter, checking game as far as being responsible in their own end and cutting some of the risk down that might have been associated with their game in the past. They still have very good offensive weapons and threats throughout their lineup, both on the blue line and up front."
SIDNEY CROSBY
On the Senators: "Speed. They have a lot of guys who can move. The structure of their game, they're very structured. The way they forecheck and defensively they've been pretty sound. We can't force things and take unnecessary chances with the puck."
CARL HAGELIN
On his work with Malkin and Kessel: "I've played with those guys before. When I got to this team those were the two I played with. I feel pretty comfortable with those two. I think we had a pretty good third."
PATRIC HORNQVIST
On facing Karlsson: "He's so good. He skates really well. He likes to jump up in the play. We always have to mirror him when he gets the puck and make sure you're on the right side of him."
ERIC FEHR
On the Senators: "They're a strong team defensively and they play a quick game as well. We're expecting a lot out of the Sens."
NICK BONINO
On getting bounces: "I'm shooting a little bit more. I had a lot of shoots but only one goal. It's good to even that out."
On string wins together: "You can't go all year winning and losing. You'll be .500 and miss the playoffs. We know we have to get some wins in a row. We did it earlier in the year. We haven't done it in a while. Two-and-0, hopefully that starts us in the right direction."
