Intro:

Post-game thoughts of Henrik Lundqvist and Mats Zuccarello after the New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 on Saturday (3rd January).

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English): Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers goaltender:

"Yeah, I think we're really close to where we were last year - the second half, with the close support and the way we play in our end. It helps us defensively, but also offensively to come out with a lot of speed. It creates a lot of opportunities for us. It took us a few weeks to get there, but I think we all feel like we're playing a game right now where everyone is helping out. We're making smart moves out there. So we'll just continue building on this and try and keep it going."

SOUNDBITE (English): Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers goaltender:

"It's going to be a great test for us. Three really good teams and there's some memories out there form last year - we'll see how it feels walking into that building, but I think we're all excited. It's a good test for us right now We're playing some good hockey right now and we're facing some really good teams. We'll see if we're up for the task."

SOUNDBITE (Norwegian): Mats Zuccarello, New York Rangers Forward:

"We had ten wins in the last eleven games and we've got a good atmosphere within the team. Now we've got a tough road trip and some difficult games ahead of us. So now we have to regroup."