The Blue Jackets beat the Winnipeg Jets for the second time in two weeks, 2-1 in overtime. The win gives them a 7-3-0 record, the best start through 10 games in franchise history.
Following the win, Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella and his players addressed the media. Here's a collection of quotes from inside the dressing room:
JOHN TORTORELLA
On finding ways to win:
We talked about it in between periods. These are the games we won last year. It's not about how you played the 40-50 minutes, it's finding a way to win a game when it's there, when you're still involved in it. I'm thrilled about the win. Do we have some things to work on? Yeah. Are a number of guys struggling? Yeah. I am thrilled we win this type of hockey game.
On playing Josh Anderson in overtime:
He's a guy we've talked about, that his game just keeps on coming. You know, I had some decisions to make on that third group on the 3-on-3, is it Sonny (Milano) tonight, is it Bjorky (Oliver Bjorkstrand) tonight? I didn't think either were really going, I thought Andy (Anderson) was. It was all Josh, there, as far as chasing down (Dustin) Byfuglien, so good for him. He deserves to feel good about his game.
On finding a way to win a close game:
You could feel it. There was no yelling, or no panic. We've got to get through these situations. We've got to learn. Last year we said we didn't have much experience at it. We did, as the year went on. Now we're beginning to understand that. Do you want to write these games up this way? No, but it's the National Hockey League, and you don't know what's going to happen each and every night. There could be some frustration involved, there was no frustration. I'm encouraged with the mental part of the game with the core of our team.
JOSH ANDERSON
On Cam Atkinson's goal giving momentum to the team:
Torts said right away after we scored that goal: we want to come out hard, be competitive, stay on it, outwork their D, and we did that.
On his OT winner:
I kind of blacked out there for a second. Coming around the net, I just came around and tried to throw it back because I saw a guy in front, and luckily it went in.
On the importance of getting two points to close the home stand:
They're really big (points). We want to establish something great at home. We're a tough team to beat at home, and I think we're starting to do that. We talk about putting points in the bank, and that's what we're trying to do.
SERGEI BOBROVSKY
On playing well in tight games:
It's a good challenge, obviously, so you just get engaged. As you saw, those wins give you huge emotions, and it's so much fun afterwards.
On his huge overtime save on Blake Wheeler:
Well, first of all, I missed the poke-check. I was just fortunate the puck hit my glove.
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