Michael Hutchinson won his fourth straight start Saturday, a 2-1 overtime win over Ottawa, and seems to be easing the backup goalie concerns hovering over the Maple Leafs in pursuit of a playoff spot. Hutchinson was selected the game’s third star, and teammates presented him with the basketball that goes to their own choice for player of the game. Hutchinson has heard the speculation about the Leafs looking for goalie help ahead of the Feb. 24 trade deadline. Outside that, everything else is out of my control.”Said Marner of the backup netminder: “He’s been great for us. Spezza was on the prowl all night, including an end-to-end rush in the first period that was denied by Senators goalie Craig Anderson.

Source: thestar February 02, 2020 03:09 UTC