The Washington Capitals have frittered away a two-goal lead four times in seven postseason games, including three of their four at home this postseason. After yielding three third-period goals during a span of 4:49 in the opener, the host Capitals aim to rebound and even their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Pittsburgh Penguins at one victory apiece when the rivals play Game 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Consider the position of the Nashville Predators, who enter Sunday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the visiting Winnipeg Jets having outplayed their Central Division rival in the opener at home, and yet trail in the series. Nashville pounded 48 shots on goal and dominated possession for large portions Friday, but it was the Jets who took advantage of scoring chances in a 4-1 victory between the NHL’s top two teams in the regular season.