Everybody is jumping up and down back in Russia. Probably lots of vodka, too.

We're going to play our game and we're going to come back and we're going to play Montreal or Tampa.

I have a lot of respect for Ovechkin as a player. I like his enthusiasm. I know the kid has a zest for life and a joy for the game.

I'm looking forward to playing against Sidney Crosby as much as I am looking forward to playing against all of the other players in the NHL. And there is no rivalry.

Sometimes I want to joke but my English isn't perfect. Sometimes people are wondering what I'm talking about.

Fighting is necessary in hockey. But if you fight, you have to choose your partner carefully. If you're an experienced player and you want to fight, you can't choose a player who has never fought in his life.

If I'm playing hockey, I want to win all the (trophies) I can.