After a full day away from the rink Thursday, the Maple Leafs returned to their practice facility intent on continuing to gel and develop as a team capable of competing against any opponent. But the more pressing matter was their Saturday game against the potent Washington Capitals. And given the way their first meeting with the Caps this year ended – with the Buds surrendering game-tying goal to Nicklas Backstrom in the last second of regulation time and the shootout-winner to Alex Ovechkin – Toronto’s players are particularly aware nothing less than a full 60-minute effort will be enough to get a win against the Eastern Conference powerhouse.
Leafs prepare to face Ovechkin and the Capitals
