"We've discussed it. We're all competitive guys. We all want to win. It is pro sports. At the end of the day, your goal is to win the Stanley Cup. In order to get there, it is a process. We have had some discussions. We love each other. It is a family in here. We are looking to move on."
"I pulled Willy aside, and we had a conversation. He is someone I admire and respect deeply. There is a reason he's been in this league for so long. He is a hell of a player. He pushes me, and I push him. If you look at his offensive skill, he has made me a better goalie just from facing him every day practice."
"Yeah, it's three-on-three overtime, and that guy on Seattle is bearing down on me. I get paid to stop the puck, too. At the end of the day, it is on me as well. For me, it is a simple job. Get in front of the puck and stop it. There are instances as a goalie where you have to come up big. Right there was a prime example."
Stolarz described team conversations following Saturday's game, saying the group remains competitive, close-knit, and focused on the process toward winning the Stanley Cup. He pulled William Nylander aside, expressed deep respect for his skill, and noted that Nylander pushes him while he pushes Nylander, improving his goaltending in daily practice. Stolarz accepted responsibility for the overtime play, emphasizing that as a goalie his job is to get in front of the puck and stop it. He committed to going out each night to give the team a chance to compete and mentioned being a vocal leader.
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