«I went over there to see the guys more than anything, you know, but chatted with a few of the players,» the 2015 Conn Smythe Trophy winner said. «I was walking around talking to different guys. I gave them a little bit of the situation I was in back in 2011 against the Canucks.»
Keith did speak to most of the players on the team in different side chats.
«I just shared how we were down 3-0 and pushed it all the way to Game 7 overtime, and the turning point was that we were fed up,» Keith said. «I was embarrassed of the situation knowing we were defending Cup champs, too, on the verge of getting swept next round (after winning the Cup).
«We were all just kind of pissed off and just playing a little bit angry. When we were able to get that win in Game 4, we started to feel really good about that win. And it just built some good momentum and confidence for our group.»