I would probably say being tied, especially near the end. Because as much as you need that one goal to get ahead in the game, you need to make sure not to be scored on or now you're behind, very near to the end of the game, and you need 2 to win. It's different than being down by one straight away, because the other team isn't looking to score as much as if it's tied. Ties can also lead to overtime, which is definitely one of the most stressful moments in hockey. Simon LeBlanc and the LA Panthers lost a series in Season 53 against the Edmonton Blizzard in 4, and all games went to overtime. These 4 games could have went our way instead and we could have been through. It was probably the most tense moments in my career, and honestly I wouldn't want to ever experience this ever again.

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