Prompt 2

Down by 1 - This may be one of the most satisfying positions to be in as a player (assuming you get the win in the end).  If you are down by one, but outplaying the other team, they know it is only a matter of time that you tie the game up.  
Tie - this may hold the most tense aspect of games as a player, especially in the third period or overtime.  Myself being someone who has experienced many overtime games as a player, there is not greater or worse feeling that having the tie broken.  You either leave the rink on an absolute euphoric high, or pissed off hoping you get a chance next time.
Up by 1 - if you shouldn't be "aka, not the better team", being up by one can almost feel like a trap, or false accomplishment.  But it can absolutely fuel the fire to keep pouring them in if possible.  

Give me a tied game, winner takes all, there is nothing better