This is a really tough one to write, and the series isn’t even over. But it sure feels like it is.
That might be me projecting from past playoff disappointments, but all of the momentum swung to Florida the instant they tied the game with just over two minutes to go. A real punch in the gut felt by Caps fans everywhere.
SAM REINHART IN THE CLUTCH pic.twitter.com/brGPD7Oejo
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) May 10, 2022
To be fair, the Caps played a fantastic defensive game and Ilya Samsonov was lights out all night, even after nearly getting injured during a second period scramble.