Option 1

While it is true the stakes are higher in the playoffs and frankly some players do tend to ramp up their play during the playoffs, Dan won't lie, he tends to grip his stick a little tighter. The pressure especially on the back end players during the playoffs is immense. Every mistake made, made every errant pass, every missed assignment can lead to a goal, and with goals at a premium and no second chances, Dan stress about every play he makes. This season however, he has gone into the season and therefore the post season with a carefree attitude. This has lead to an increase in offensive play that he is hoping will continue on through a deep playoff run that ends with a championship. The Inferno and Johnston need to go into these playoffs planning on playing for 16 more wins. That is the end goal and that is where our mindset needs to be.