After Wednesday's practice, Coach Craig Berube emphasized the challenges faced when returning from a lengthy road trip, particularly with the Florida Panthers, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, coming to town. He highlighted the mental toughness required for such a high-stakes game, which feels playoff-like due to its importance in the standings. Berube also discussed the preparation for facing a tough opponent and the ongoing situation regarding Chris Tanev’s return from injury, affirming that while Tanev is improving, there is still no definitive timeline for his return.
Berube: It is a challenge, for sure, and the opponent is a challenge, as we know. They are a very good team and the Stanley Cup champs. It is a mental grind. You have to get your head wrapped around it today.
Berube: If you look at the standings and where we are at and where they are at, it is a big game. First place is right there. When you play Florida, it is always going to be a hard game.
Berube: You prepare your team based on what you are expecting from the other team and what kind of game it is going to be. That is the most important thing.
Berube: I don't know. It's the same as yesterday. He is close, I would say. He is getting better. He is improving every day. We'll just have to see.
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