May 30, 2002
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Practice Day
Q. Do teams seem to play a little bit more conservatively for a Game 7?
BRENDAN SHANAHAN: Well, you know, Game 7, both teams have their back against the wall. Last game, we had our back against the wall. I wouldn't really say that we played conservatively. We played desperate hockey.
Q. But the teams come out and try to feel each other out? I mean, you guys know each other so well at this point, but it seems it's more low scoring than usual.
BRENDAN SHANAHAN: Well, I think the checking and the goaltending in the series has been great.
Q. Do you have to be on guard about fearing making a mistake? You can't play like that, but it's hard not to probably.
BRENDAN SHANAHAN: You can't play afraid. You have to go out and just play. We went out and played last game. We weren't playing every shot thinking of the consequences of a mistake. You just have to play your game. And again, I mean, we know it's a Game 7. We know what it's about. We know where the winner gets to go. But as a professional, you prepare yourself however you think you're going to respond best. Fear is really not an issue.
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