The Toronto Maple Leafs are moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6 on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who scored the opening goal, spoke right after the game ended about the team’s ability to stay composed amid outside pressure.

The pressure has always weighed heavily in Leafs Nation, but it may have never felt like this for Auston Matthews. After jumping out to a 3–0 series lead, the Toronto Maple Leafs are suddenly on their heels,