In anticipation of Game 6, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice emphasized the importance of maintaining emotional control while facing a desperate Leafs team. He noted the need to stick to their style of play amid the playoff intensity, acknowledging that both teams would give their best. Maurice highlighted the interdependence of forwards and defensemen for success, particularly mentioning the chemistry among defensive pairs. He remarked on the accelerated learning curve in playoffs, where game speed demands better communication and adaptation from the players.
When you want it that bad, you start making plays to get it. You want to win the game every time you touch the puck.
The forwards will always decide how well our defense plays. They are the driver of everything that we do.
It's the team that controls those things the best that has the best chance to win.
The playoffs kind of put that learning curve into hyperdrive, right? The speed of the game will force those two men to talk on the bench.
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