Vesa Toskala Quotations

We knew this one would be a big swing, and that's why it was so important. It was a four-point game. Now we're not that far back.

My goal is still to be a No. 1 goalie and I think it's going to happen next season (either in San Jose or elsewhere). I'm really counting on that. And I think I made the smart decision to sign with the Sharks.

I was screened out only on the second goal, really. The other ones that were tipped, I simply didn't have time to react....When that happens, after it hits them, you've got to hope it hits you, too.

I think the puck was bouncing a little more for them today.

I think it was a really strong game defensively for us. That one goal that went in, it was lucky, a bad bounce. Other than that, I was able to see the puck throughout the game.

Our players blocked so many shots tonight, it just makes my job that much easier.

I was trying to poke check him a little bit and I missed the puck. It's mentally pretty hard.

I was expecting much more from them. I was expecting them to come hard at the beginning, but they didn't. I had to wait until the end of the second period to make some big saves. Other than that, it was a pretty easy night.

I thought I had him with the poke check. But he got me 5-hole.

That was a perfect road trip. We got six points from the three games, and I think it gives us lots of confidence.

We got 30 shots in the first two periods and I thought the other guy was unbelievable. I only faced about 10 shots so I spent most of the time watching him stand on his head. I was still ready, though.

Even though they had a lot of traffic in front of the net, I was able to see it. I saw the shots into my stomach so it was easy to control the rebounds.

It was a little bit of a harder game because I didn't feel the puck very much. I had a couple good saves at key times.

The second one I really didn't see the shot. The third one was a good scoring chance. Obviously, we just need to stay out of the box. They have a good power play. They have a lot of skill guys.

It was a lucky bounce, but other than that, I saw the puck the whole game.

It was a really good game from the team. It's hard playing back-to-back. I guess if you win you're not as tired.

It was huge. Hopefully, we can keep it going now.

It's really nice to have this done before the games start again so we can focus on winning games when we come back. I love this place and this organization. Especially the goalie coaching I get here. Everything is perfect here.

I just tried to stay cool and calm. I was able to see those shots so that was a good thing.

I feel comfortable. My self-confidence is high up again. The more you play, the more comfortable you start getting. It's hard to play every once in awhile. It makes it easier when you play more and get into a rhythm.