Vesa Toskala actually pulled himself in Toronto's 4-3 overtime loss Monday night.
Leafs Coach Ron Wilson said after the game Toskala tweaked his groin following New York's second goal. We'll have more on his status as it becomes available.
Vesa Toskala was yanked in favor of Jonas Gustavsson, and the Leafs stumbled in overtime against the Islanders, losing 4-3.
Toskala was terrible coughing up three goals on only 15 shots. Gustavsson had a quiet night stopping the only five shots he saw in regulation, but was hung out to dry in overtime. Ian White might have to buy his goalie dinner after a brutal turnover in the extra frame.
Nik Hagman scored to force overtime, but the Maple Leafs were overmatched by the Islanders 4-3.
Another game, another overtime loss for the Maple Leafs. One encouraging sign is the number of shots the Leafs were able to put on net. Unfortunately for them, Dwayne Roloson was on fire on this night. Phil Kessel and Wayne Primeau added a goal each as well.
Vesa Toskala will start Monday against the Islanders.
Toskala is coming off an impressive effort Saturday against the Capitals in which he stopped 31 of 32 shots to collect his first win of the season. Jonas Gustavsson will remain the top goalie in Toronto, but Maple Leaf brass don't want the $4 million Toskala riding the bench.
Jeff Finger is questionable for Monday's game with a lower body injury.
Details of the injury aren't clear at this point, other than it is some sort of bruise. Garnet Exelby would likely slide into Finger's spot on the blueline if he cannot play.
Vesa Toskala had an extremely solid effort as the Leafs beat the Capitals 2-1 Saturday night.
Toskala played much better Saturday night, holding the Leafs in the game long enough to pull out the victory. He stopped both shots he faced in the shootout.
Niklas Hagman scored his eighth goal of the season as the Leafs beat Washington 2-1 Saturday night.
Hagman also scored a goal in the shootout. The Leafs' assists went to Mikhail Grabovski and Jason Blake.
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