John Hynes expressed confidence in Kirill Kaprizov's commitment to his recovery, highlighting the winger's dedication to following medical advice and preparing to return to the ice. Hynes acknowledged the challenges the team faces without Kaprizov but emphasized the importance of dealing with the situation as they continue to strive for improvement and a playoff spot.

Coach Hynes has called for solutions to the team's lack of energy and competitiveness at home, emphasizing the need for improvement.

John Hynes is focusing on the progress of his injured players, emphasizing that while their readiness could be day-to-day, none are expected to return for the rematch against Edmonton. He acknowledges the team's recent struggles, particularly at home, and stresses the importance of tightening their gameplay and details to become more competitive against a strong Oilers team. Hynes remains optimistic about his players' recovery and their potential to improve performance.

John Hynes expressed disappointment over Spurgeon's injury, highlighting the preventable nature of such incidents in the game. He emphasized Spurgeon's mental toughness and confidence in his ability to recover. Hynes also cautioned the team not to overcompensate for Spurgeon's absence, urging players like Brock Faber and Jonas Brodin to continue performing their roles without trying to fill Spurgeon's shoes.

John Hynes emphasized the importance of maintaining the team's game plan in the absence of Kirill Kaprizov, acknowledging the challenge of missing a player of his caliber. He noted that while Kaprizov's unique abilities are irreplaceable, the team must focus on playing to their strengths and executing their system effectively. Hynes highlighted the team's resilience and the importance of timely goals combined with solid defensive play, which has been a key to their success even without their star forward.