Hibs players saluted their fans behind the goal at the Roseburn end of the ground, Neilson revealed his men sat in the home dressing in silence, frustrated at not being able to turn their chances into three points.
Hearts remain unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership after the first capital clash of the season, as do Hibs, and are separated only by goal difference in second and third in the league table.
But Neilson believes there was a difference in mentality that was illustrated by the respective reaction to the 0-0 stalemate.
He said: “You saw Hibs after the game; they were away celebrating with their fans and it seemed like they were delighted to get a point against us.“We’re coming in after the game and the dressing room is silent.
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