Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky Fights Tears in Post-Game Interview After Going Down 2-0 to the Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens are officially in trouble against the Washington Capitals, having lost both Game 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarter Finals.

The Capitals secured 3-2 (OT) and 3-1 victories over the Canadiens on their home ice, and have gotten strong performances out of goaltender Logan Thompson in his 1st postseason action since joining Washington over the summer.

Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky, a former 1st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, was particularly upset during his postgame media remarks.

Slafkovsky took responsibility, saying that he needs to be better as the series shifts to their home ice in Montreal.

Slafkovsky's somber attitude following the 2nd straight loss reflects the mindset of the team that was thrilled to make it back to the postseason for the 1st time since 2021. The excitement has turned to melancholy as they're experiencing the harsh realities of what playoff hockey can be like, especially for a young team.

While the Canadiens are still not officially dead in the water yet, they must pick up a victory in Game 3 to avoid facing a situation in which they must win 4 straight.