As the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs intensify, teams face elimination challenges, particularly notable in tight matchups like the Golden Knights vs. Wild and Kings vs. Oilers. Historical overtime patterns emerge, showing how frequently playoff series extend into extra periods. Standout players like Jake Sanderson and Matthew Knies highlight young talent making their mark, while the Toronto Maple Leafs' defensemen set an unexpected playoff goal record. Amidst competitive statistics, the playoffs continue to captivate audiences with thrilling performances and pivotal game moments as teams strive for victory.
Games 2-4 marked the 11th time in the past 20 years that teams have gone to overtime three straight times in a playoff series.
Jake Sanderson's game-winning overtime goal was the first of his career, becoming the ninth defenseman age 22 or younger with an OT goal in the playoffs.
Toronto defensemen have scored five goals this postseason, the most by any team, a surprising outcome given that the Leafs had the fewest goals by defensemen in the regular season.
Matthew Knies scored his sixth career playoff goal, tied for the fourth most by a Maple Leafs player age 22 or younger since 1976-77.
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