Prompt 1.

Playoffs are a part of hockey, but always feel like a complete change of scenery compared to the regular season. Whether it's because the crowds are bigger, more enthusiastic and feel more intense, or the stakes are higher and everyone is a bit more nervous and on edge, Flörsch isn't sure. But it all just feels different. The hits feel bigger and harder, there's a bit more risk in Julian's play as he wants to put the opponent on their back foot, and everyone is expected to give just the little bit more and work harder on every aspect of the game. And with more risky offensive plays, Julian also pours the extra effort into his backchecking game, working both sides of the ice to prevent the team from going down a goal. Playoff games can often be very close, and the results are often determined by just a few key plays or mistakes.