While Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck has been steady for the most part, the other two Vezina Trophy finalists have been far more inconsistent. We need to play that well to win in these playoffs, especially against Washington. “It’s very important, especially in the playoffs, good or bad game doesn’t matter, turn the page and start over again and again. For the first time in these playoffs, the Capitals might have noticed Nicklas Backstrom’s absence from the lineup on Tuesday. “We’ve seen it this playoffs, that’s for sure,” said Stamkos.

Source: National Post May 17, 2018 02:26 UTC