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But they played their asses off the last two games, and they probably could have and should have gotten four points out of it.

So we're good.

Now, these young players, you've got to give them a lot of credit because clearly they're good hockey players and they can't wait for their opportunity and their moment.

You either shine or your preparation is ready for the game or you're kind of behind.

And that's just life in sports.

Sometimes you're ready, sometimes you're not.

But do you think that the guys...

of Crosby, Malkin, Letang, even Carlson, do you think that they are aiding to these young players mentally?

Yes.

Do you think that they're like an extra coach day-to-day?

No doubt about it, but on the flip side... Or do you think this is Mews' kind of system?

I think it's both, but I also think that, and we saw this in 16, I think the youthful exuberance and energy and mindset shift has aided the older guys.

It has aided them too, so kind of a back-and-forth, yeah.

It's pretty cool.

It's awesome to watch.

And I don't know where this all goes.

I mean, I still feel pretty damn good about them making the playoffs.

Who knows where this year's story ends?

But it's a joy because...

I know they've blown third-period leads in the last few years.