"To be up here is special, but you've got to turn the page on that. I've got a job to do."
"You've got to slow it down in your mind. Things happen quick. Big moments happen quick. Decisions have to be made quick. But they have to be made calmly."
"We know the task at hand. We have [a] game plan and then I've got to continue to make tweaks to it to give us the best chance to win."
D.J. Smith, a former Red Wings fan from Windsor, Ontario, now coaches the Kings in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He recalls the excitement of watching playoff games as a child. Despite the nostalgia, he emphasizes the need for professionalism and focus. In Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche, the Kings lost 2-1, but Smith's experience as an assistant coach in previous playoffs has informed his approach. He stresses the importance of calm decision-making and adapting the game plan to enhance their chances of success.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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