NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS: CAPITALS v RED WINGS

June 15, 1998

Esa Tikkanen

ESA TIKKANEN: Yes. You know, quite a lot of jokes going around and it's fun, keeping guys loose and a couple of guys missed, so I can laugh. That's part of the game right now. Keep guys loose and have fun.

ESA TIKKANEN: I made it. It was great. And, you know, that happens. A couple of guys missed a wide open net -- without the goalie (laughter) -- so it's good. Sometimes you have to practice those and we never practice. But, just joke around and try it get it loose. That's good.

ESA TIKKANEN: No, I don't think so. With everybody -- you know, if we lose the game, we're out. And I think guys are relaxed and that's a good sign right now. Bottom line is, we have to win one game at a time and, you know, if that's going, the 7th game is going to be in Detroit. We are looking right now one game at a time.