The Second Coming of Vesa

For the first time this season, the Leafs win back-to-back games on home ice, they now have 4 wins at home (however, 6 wins away). The Leafs also FINALLY are in double digits in the wins column!

The last time the Islanders were here in Toronto, Roloson stopped 58 of 61 shots (an Islanders record) to win the game 4-3 in overtime. However, Toronto made sure that Roloson would have to stand on his head again to win the game, but Toskala made sure he also stood on his head in order to give the Leafs a win, and that would be Toskala's 3rd win of the season.

Toskala has been solid in back-to-back games. The way the Leafs have been playing lately, it's hard for me to be a "disgruntled Leafs fan," however there is something I would like to see them work on: their third period. Although they won the last two games, the Leafs have given up third period goals after blanking their opponents in the first two periods. For example, on Monday, the Leafs were up 5-0 in the third, and they allowed two quick ones, tonight, the Leafs were up 2-0 but allowed 2 goals and luckily Blake (yes you heard me, Jason Blake) scored the game winner with just over 4 to go in the third. To me the Leafs seem to be complacent with a lead, let's face it, this season, it's not familiar territory.

Now for the positive side: the 4th line was outstanding tonight! Primeau and Orr especially. They caused numerous turnovers and provided energy for the rest of the Leafs. And most impotantly, the Leafs received more secondary scoring, especially from the defense: Beauchemin, White, and Blake providing the scoring for the Leafs tonight. And Luke Schenn providing a couple of big hits yet again, hopefully this is a sign of the end of his sophomore slump.

Before I end this, my one concern right now is Toskala's inconsistency: when he's good, he's great, when he's bad, he's terrible. If he continues to play the way he has been, we have nothing to worry about, but we can only hope he keeps this up.

The next game is tomorrow night, back in Boston, let's see if the Leafs can get some revenge for Saturday night. The game is on Leafs TV at 7:00pm. Have a good night Leafs Land!