‘”I’m not playing for numbers,” replied Ristolainen in an interview with the Journal when asked about the difference between this season and last year. I can end the season with 40 or 4 goals, but if we don’t make it to the playoffs, I’ll be furious no matter what the statistics are. It’s the same for the plus and minus. But for this statistic, I would say that I don’t care much more.”‘
A 180 degree turn for Ristolainen
Source: Journal de Montreal