"He got the best of me last game, so hopefully it's the other way tonight," Skinner said with a laugh. He's a hard worker, he's a great player. He's mentally strong and he's very motivated. He's somebody who you hang out with, you get inspired. It's nice that we are friends because it keeps things a little lighter, Skinner said of the local rivalry. It was awesome to watch him at the NHL level and that also gives you motivation to know that I can play at his level, which means that I can play in the NHL too. And fate had it that we're both here now and I get to play against him tonight."