'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

“We’re up against a tough opponent, it’s a tough challenge, so it’s a great opportunity to rise to that and go out there and play well.”

'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

The opportunity at hand is not lost on Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. And he says it's a great one for his team to rise to as Toronto holds a 3-1 lead in its first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Game 5 on Thursday.

'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

TORONTO — The opportunity at hand is not lost on Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. And he says it’s a great one for his team to rise to.

'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

TORONTO — The opportunity at hand is not lost on Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. And he says it’s a great one for his team to rise to.

'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

TORONTO — The opportunity at hand is not lost on Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. And he says it’s a great one for his team to rise to.

'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

TORONTO — The opportunity at hand is not lost on Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. And he says it’s a great one for his team to rise to.