Peter Budaj
Peter Budaj
Peter Budajis a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. He has previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, by whom he was drafted, and the Montreal Canadiens...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth18 September 1982
far mediocre satisfied team winning
We've got to find a way to get on a winning streak. This team is not a mediocre team, but so far we've been mediocre. We can't be satisfied with that.
chance changed far help hockey team time win
I think it's an opportunity. Nothing's changed for me as far as my preparation for the game. Every time I get a chance to play it's going to be the same mindset, to help give my team a chance to win a hockey game.
country far helping sure thinking
I'm pretty sure every goalie would like to be a starter. I'm just thinking about helping my country get as far as we can.
happens league lesson ready tough
We weren't ready for the first 20 minutes, and when that happens in this league you're going to get beat. It's a tough break, but it's a lesson for us.
game played stop strategy
The strategy is always the same; you have to stop the puck. We played shootouts in the AHL. You're already in the game and you're already calm, so it's not too bad.
book gave gets hooked penalty rule says shot
I don't know why (the referee) gave him a penalty shot. It says in the rule book that if he gets a shot off, even if he's hooked or whatever, it should be just 2 minutes.
against best lead nice played points prepare today tried
It's always nice to get the shutout, but even better to get those two points against them. I've tried to always prepare the best I can. Today I played very good. When you play in the lead its always better.
game hockey playoff step tied win
It's frustrating, but . . . we are tied for first place with Calgary, which is pretty good. Every game from now on is going to be like a playoff game, so we have to step up and win more hockey games.
honor represent team
It's a big honor to be on the team and represent my country.
game god happy help opportunity stay team thankful
It was the first away game for me, and I'm very happy that I could help my team to win. Obviously, I want to stay here. It would be a big opportunity for me. I'm very happy and thankful to God that I can be here and do something that I love.
came feels great respond roy shaky
I told myself before the game, Patrick Roy always came back superb after a shaky game. It always feels great when you can respond like that.
close guy inside piece poke tried
I tried to poke it and the guy was too close to me. I got a little piece of it with the inside of my pad.
couple credit front good lucky played pressure team
They don't try to put too much pressure on me, because it's not healthy. But I was lucky a couple of times, and the team played really good in front of me, and it's a credit to them.
coaching faith good great job playing staff
It is great when the coaching staff and the organization has the faith in you that you can get the job done. What I'm doing right now is working hard, and playing good hockey.