The Washington Capitals find themselves in a precarious position after losing Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling behind 3-1 in their playoff series. With a crucial Game 5 on the horizon, the team needs to secure a victory to avoid falling to 1-6 in playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. Winger Tom Wilson emphasizes the importance of this next game, recognizing the challenge of overcoming a significant deficit, as historically, only a small percentage of teams have successfully pulled off such a comeback.
The Capitals have zero room for error and must win Game 5, facing an uphill battle down 3-1 in their playoff series.
History shows only 32 out of 352 teams have come back from a 3-1 deficit, giving the Caps a daunting challenge ahead.
Winger Tom Wilson highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating the next game is the "biggest game" and emphasizes the need for fight.
With a first seed status at home, the Capitals' chances for a comeback are slightly improved, albeit still rare and difficult.
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