Curtis McElhinney leads Maple Leafs to 1-0 win over Oilers
TORONTO — Being a backup goalie isn’t always easy. But Toronto’s Curtis McElhinney thinks he’s figured it out.
One night after starter Frederik Andersen beat Pittsburgh on the road, McElhinney stopped 41 shots to lead the Maple Leafs to a 1-0 win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
The 34-year-old was making just his fifth start of the season, with Andersen currently leading the NHL in minutes played.
“The back-to-backs are always tough. Sometimes there’s no morning skate so you’re kinda left to your own,” said McElhinney. “I got a good skate in this morning by myself and things felt pretty good overall.