Something to play for...
This is from contributor Don Fulton...
Defenseman Jack Johnson has a refreshing take on the role of spoiler, too.
"We want to be playing against teams who are really trying to compete for something," Johnson said. "It makes the games more fun for us."
Teammate Anze Kopitar agrees.
"These are teams that hopefully we'll be competing for the playoffs, or maybe in the playoffs next season," Kopitar said. "These are the types of games that all the young guys want to play in and get the experience. We know (the Canucks) are trying to stay alive, and I know this is kind of rude to say, but we're going to try and knock them off. We're trying to win games, and who knows, maybe next year we'll be battling them for a playoff spot. Those are the kind of games that you really want to bear down and get excited for."
These two already make the games exciting to watch.
By far, two of the biggest bright spots on the team.
well I like the attitude, at least