Paul Maurice on the Panthers' 6-1 win in Game 5: "Of the last four games, it was our smallest margin for offense at even strength... The final score doesn't tell you how the game is played, for the most part"

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice reflected on the importance of balanced scoring and patience in playoff scenarios. He recalled a past experience against Toronto, where a strong lead was squandered due to over-eagerness to win. Maurice emphasized the need for players to contribute, noting the significance of having multiple scorers to maintain team morale and confidence. He pointed out that analytics can provide a deeper understanding of performance beyond just final scores, illustrating the growth in the team's offensive game throughout the series.

The first lesson was against Toronto two years ago. We had a 3-0 series lead… We were just throwing hope plays. It takes a bit of patience in the game.

If you learn something, you usually don't forget it, right? If you learn how to tie your shoes, two years later, you won't forget... It is something you have to live through, and maybe you recall pieces of it.

At even strength, last night was our smallest margin for offense. The final score doesn't tell you how the game is played, for the most part.

When you have a guy who is not scoring, it is always the same line of thinking: 'I don't have confidence.' As a coach, you go, 'How do I give a guy confidence? Score harder!'

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