As a two-time member of Canada's junior team and a Memorial Cup champion, Curtis Lazar has plenty of "big game" experience.
In this, his first taste of a whole other animal known as the NHL playoffs, he wants to be a hero.
"I think the big thing is just going to be the intensity and stuff, there's a lot more on the line," said the Senators 20-year-old rookie. "My approach to every game is no different. I love the playoffs, I guess I've always fared pretty good in them, I've played some pretty good hockey, so I'm excited to see if I can maintain that level.