Backstrom: It’s a disappointment
Pittsburgh. Florida cats actually have seven lives.
So, they managed to knock the Washington Capitals out of the Stanley Cup playoffs last night – with the goal of yet another sudden death.
– Yes, after this rollercoaster to the series, it feels very right with seven lives, Patrick Hornqvist tells Sportbladet after the last 4-3 victory.
They’ve fallen behind in the series, ended up at constant flaws in early matches, and their managements have been equalized in completely wrong situations.
Yet the series’ winners from South Florida have clung on over and over again, and come back—and beat the scarred Washington.
Last night, in the sixth round of the Capital One Arena, it happened again.
The Capitals lead 1-0 and lead 2-1 but the Cats stubbornly chase to catch up and 14.17 in the third inning, as they lead 3-2. Then it was Washington who fought for a tie – only 2.46 in overtime to see Carter Verheig decide the entire series.
– It was amazing. He had five points in the last game and now he decides everything in a jiffy. But he says it reflects our team, we have a lot of people who can go forward and take charge Patrick Hornqvist By phone from the US capital.
– But above all, we are showing tremendous strength as a team that keeps coming back. Like tonight. It’s really heavy when they get their late receipt, however we reship and decide straight for the long haul. It is wonderful. But after this rollercoaster to a series, cats seem to have seven very real souls.
‘It’s a disappointment’
The Sollentuna veteran, in charge of last night’s assist, is still hopeful, however, that the Panthers – who have not won a playoff game in a quarter-century – can relax and play a little more.
Yes, now we have this behind us and we know what we can do, now is the time to start playing hockey in matches.
The opponent will be called either Toronto or Tampa, but no – a message from Hornqvist can’t be pressed about which team he favors
– No you, it can not be said. They both wear blue and white suits, that’s all I want to say, laughs.
For the capitals, the season is now over – much earlier than they had hoped.
“It’s a disappointment, I feel like we’ve practically abandoned the series,” says Niklas Backstrom, who contributed to last night’s goal.
‘Bäckis’ is theoretically available for the World Cup with Washington’s count, but he’s had problems with injuries for large parts of the season, so the chance of him making an appearance in Tampere can probably be considered slim.
