«The message was that he didn't hurt his chances, obviously, for an opportunity at some point,» interim head coach Joe Sacco told reporters, per a team-provided video. «Played a good game, did some good things out there, was an opportunity for him to get his NHL game. He got it based on his play. It was based on merit. He's done a good job in Providence. I think the message is continue to build on your game. It did not hurt your chances for another opportunity here at some point.
«We're going on the road. We're playing against Washington. They have a different lineup, so we're going with a different lineup against them.»