As the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs enter crucial matchups, teams like the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Edmonton Oilers are under pressure after falling behind 2-0. Historical data indicates that teams leading a series 2-0 win roughly 86% of the time. With underdog teams relying on Home Ice advantage, key players like Capitals goalie Logan Thompson and Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault emerge as pivotal figures. The article highlights the competitive dynamics and individual performances impacting this exciting playoff round.
As the first-round series in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs shift to the home ice of the underdogs, some teams have been pushed to the brink of elimination. Will that be the case for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils or Edmonton Oilers, as they carry 2-0 deficits into Friday?
In Stanley Cup playoff history, teams with a 2-0 series lead have gone on to win the series 86% of the time; teams that have taken a 3-0 series lead have gone on to win 98% of the time.
Capitals goalie Logan Thompson didn't play during the Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup run in 2023, and he is more than making up for it with his play in this series.
Connor McDavid or Connor McMichael? The Caps' winger scored two goals in a Game 2 win, his first career multigoal game.
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