Craig Berube's Latest Decision Indicates Who the Toronto Maple Leafs' Starting Goalie Will Be in the Playoffs

With Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll playing solid hockey this season, Craig Berube has been presented with an impossible decision ahead of the playoffs.

For the entire season, Berube has gone with a strict rotation and has seldom broken off from it. However, after a few good games from Stolarz, it has become clear who the obvious choice for the postseason is.

On Wednesday, the goaltender had his best game of the season against the Florida Panthers, and on Saturday, the Leafs are taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in a game that is just as important.

In most scenarios this season, Joseph Woll would have been the starting goalie for tonight's game.

However, it was revealed at morning skate that Stolarz will be starting his second game in a row. This is certainly for the best, especially when you consider the struggles the team has had against the Blue Jackets this season.

Three points up on the Lightning in the Atlantic Division, the Leafs want to keep winning to keep their lead. That means Stolarz is being tasked with a huge assignment.

The mere fact that Berube would break the rotation and give Stolarz the start tonight showcases that he has made up his mind for the playoffs.

It is clearer than ever that Stolarz should be the goaltender, especially with a 2.34 goals-against average and a save percentage of .920.

If Stolarz has a good game and the Leafs win, then it will be clearer than ever that Berube made the right choice to give the goalie the start.

The Leafs want to make a deep playoff run this season, and good goaltending is going to be very important for that journey to take shape.