There are lots of series scenarios in the playoffs. It's important to remember what to say when.
As the NHL playoffs -- the best, craziest, most exasperating nightly tournament in all of sports -- get underway, it's helpful for players to remember what they need to say in post-game scrums.
With the elevated importance of each game comes intensified media coverage, which in turn elevates the importance of nailing each cliche -- and the correct cliches -- just right. So no "we're in the driver's seat" or "our backs are against the wall" or talk of "desperation".