Carey Price has revealed the first Stanley Cup Final of his illustrious career isn't going according to plan after a disheartening 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 on Friday night.
The Montreal Canadiens star goaltender said his play hasn't been meeting his standards, with his club sitting one loss from a sweep.
"I can definitely play better," Price said, per NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger. "It's just not good enough so far."
Price had been sensational in the first three rounds, authoring a .934 save percentage across 17 starts. In three games against the Lightning, Price owns an .835 clip with 13 goals against.
Now facing elimination, the 33-year-old said he and his teammates have no other option but to leave it all on the ice.
"We don't have a choice," Price said. "We've overcome adversity all season. Our backs are obviously against the wall, so we've got to start bringing our best."
Game 4 is scheduled for Monday night in Montreal.
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