- Tonight we controlled the whole match.
We came out with good legs and made good decisions, says Patric Hörnqvist, who scored a goal and an assist, during the press conference after the match.
- In the last four matches we have hunted.
It was nice to take the lead and regain some confidence, he continues.
Florida's team captain, Finn Alexander Barkov, left the ice injured in the second period, after colliding with Islanders Scott Mayfield.
- It's tough to see such a guy injured.
He is our leader and our best player.
We need him to get where we want, says Hörnqvist.
"Truly a team victory"
Florida coach Andrew Brunette says an update on the injury situation will come on Wednesday.
San Jose won 4-1 over Minnesota.
San Jose's Erik Karlsson scored one goal and Joel Eriksson Ek scored one for Minnesota, assisted by Jonas Brodin.
- It was really a team victory.
I think all the chains gave us something tonight.
I think all the defensive play was fantastic and we had good goalkeeper play, says San Jose's coach Bob Boughner.