TORONTO -- The Washington Capitals appear to be feeling the pressure as they enter Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday at the Air Canada Centre.
The teams split overtime wins during the first two games in Washington.
Pressure has been a topic with the Capitals because of their recent playoff failures.
Washington also bears the weight of being the heavy favorites over the young Maple Leafs, many of whom have never experienced the Stanley Cup playoffs before.
The pressure the Capitals feel most right now, however, has to do with how well Toronto is playing, with the Leafs showing no signs of being intimidated by the situation despite their youth.