In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Carolina Hurricanes' coach Rod Brind'Amour stressed the importance of discipline against the Florida Panthers, highlighting the need to avoid retaliation penalties that can shift momentum. After a loss where Sebastian Aho's roughing penalty negated a power play and allowed Florida to score first, Brind'Amour emphasized that such retaliation can be detrimental. The Hurricanes have a solid record when scoring first in the playoffs but need to tighten their game to restrict chances for opponents. The captain also noted the necessity of limiting mistakes to succeed against a skilled Florida team.
"We know that's how they do things. Find a way not to let that get to you. Stick to what is going to win us games."
"Retaliation penalties are not going to get it done. You can't have that one, because that really puts you behind the game and now it's different."
"It's a good team that knows how to score goals and finds ways to win games when you make mistakes. We've gotta limit those mistakes."
"We did a pretty good job with [retaliation], but it just takes one. That's my point."
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