The questions surrounding Vesa Toskala and the Leafs goaltending situation were not answered on Saturday night when the Capitals scored 6 and dominated for most of the game. The play of the defence was pourous and terrible. Once again, Mike Komisarek continued to make a home in the penalty box while Francois Beauchimen looked out of place. It wasn't the terrible play of the defence that set the tone early in the game, however.
The goal by Alex Ovechkin scored just 77 seconds into the contest set the tone for the entire game and deflated a Leafs team that entered the game looking to make up for a dissapointing loss in Game 1. All of the blame for this goal falls at the feet of Vesa Toskala. Yes, Ovechkin is the best scorer in the league. However, the wrist shot he took from 40 feet out was not a difficult save. Toskala let in 3 goals in the first period and was pulled from the game.
Gustavvson did not look amazing, but looked better then Toskala on Saturday night. With a date with the Senators set for tomorrow night, the question is this - Is it time for "The Monster" to make his first NHL start?
I think now is the time to give Gustavvson a start. If everything goes well, Gustavvson will put in a good performance and help the team pick up two points. I also think it could help Toskala to show him that he is replaceable. If Gustavvson does not perform, then Toskala gets another shot in the crease.
It doesn't really matter who starts in goal, though, if the Leafs defence does not get their act together.
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