Two overtime losses aren't going to rattle the Washington Capitals.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have captured momentum, and currently lead the first-round series 2-1 entering Game 4 at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday night.

Heading into the pivotal contest, Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said he isn't fazed by the increased stakes.

"This is what you enjoy, you enjoy being down and playing desperate hockey," Shattenkirk told Sean Fitz-Gerald of The Athletic after the morning skate.

All three games thus far have been decided in overtime, and the Presidents' Trophy winner will have to push the pace to avoid a 3-1 hole heading back to D.C.

"We know our aspirations, our aspirations are certainly as big as they get," forward Justin Williams told ESPN's Pierre LeBrun. "It's very rare when you see a team waltz their way all the way to the Stanley Cup."

Based on the series to date, it's safe to assume Game 4 will continue the wildly entertaining trend.

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