"[The Avalanche are] right behind us in the standings. This isn't the end-all be-all, but it's another step in the right direction. Something we obviously wanted to take care of going on break, being our last game for a while, so we want to make sure we get as many points as we can." -- Wild forward Charlie Coyle
"Penalties and poor execution, just not doing the right things with the puck. We didn't take care of the puck. Too many turnovers in the middle of the ice, not willing to skate the puck and chip the puck, make a safe, smart decision and head to the right areas to win the battles. Looking to be too cute, too stubborn with the puck." -- Avalanche coach Jared Bednar