"We played with a lot of emotion, and guys battled hard, especially on penalty kill and all around," Vokoun said.

"The guys battled," Green said, obviously alluding to the hitters.

Two German guys, aged 50 or so, battling the wind.

"The guys battled and Bo did a great job," he said.

"The other 11 guys really battled tonight," Miller said.

"The guys came back and battled and tied the game up," White said.

Cassell continued, "I know our guys will battle back.

"I was pleased with the way the guys battled," Manager Dallas Green said.

The guys really battled back for me.

But a couple of guys got hurt, and the guys battled back.