Vally In For Shark Attack

Steve Zipay over at Blue Notes reports that backup Steve Valiquette will get the start against San Jose tonight @ MSG. Valliquette's last start came came against the Anaheim Ducks, shutting them out 3-0.

Thoughts:
- Tortorella is playing the gambling man here. I understand the reasoning of the move (Western Conference team, Lundqvist needs rest for contests against Devils, Canadiens later in the week) and Vally did look good against Anaheim.  Yet, San Jose is no joke - best in the NHL so far and have a lethal offense. I hope his hunch pays off here.