"I mean, I thought we started well, a couple of bad breaks, and we battled our way to get back to even up the score. And then it just felt like our level dropped every time we scored. We were able to feel like we gained momentum and then we just gave it right back."
"That just can't happen. Going into the third, we're in a good position, good spot, down one goal. We just have to have more of a sense of urgency. We have to be a more desperate team than the opponent each and every night, especially where we are at."
"We've got to be more desperate as a team for the whole entire game. Going back on the road, it's a great time for us to be together, to regroup mentally, physically, and take it one game at a time. Obviously these games are extremely important."
Toronto started the game well and traded goals through the first 40 minutes, twice taking the lead before falling behind at the second intermission. Buffalo extended the lead 16 seconds into the third and controlled the remainder of the game. Toronto repeatedly surrendered momentum after scoring and displayed a drop in intensity in the final period. The team has lost ground in the wildcard race and sits nearly 10 points behind. A four-game road trip offers a final chance to earn crucial points before the three-week Olympic break. Players emphasized the need for sustained urgency and collective regrouping on the trip.
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