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The quote says that playoff hockey is unpredictable and demanding. A team cannot expect to control every game or score every time, so it has to accept setbacks and keep competing. It also suggests that disappointment is part of the playoffs rather than a sign that something is wrong.
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Originally said in English.
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About Brad Marchand
Canadian professional ice hockey player
Brad Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays left wing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League, and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2006. Selected in the third round, 71st overall, Marchand built his career in the NHL as a skilled winger. His public profile comes from his long run in professional hockey and his role on the ice rather than from any off-ice biography.
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