Born May 20, 1977 · Tampere, Finland — Drafted 1995 · Rd 4, #12 overall
| SEASON | GP | W | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 66 | 33 | 2.74 | .904 | 3 |
| 2008-09 | 53 | 22 | 3.26 | .891 | 1 |
| 2009-10 | 6 | 2 | 2.27 | .918 | 0 |
| CAREER | 266 | 129 | 2.76 | .902 | 13 |
Vesa Toskala
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Flames | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.27 | .918 | 0 |
| 2008-09 | Maple Leafs | 53 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 3.26 | .891 | 1 |
| 2007-08 | Maple Leafs | 66 | 33 | 25 | 6 | 2.74 | .904 | 3 |
| 2006-07 | Sharks | 38 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 2.35 | .908 | 4 |
| 2005-06 | Sharks | 37 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 2.56 | .901 | 2 |
| 2003-04 | Sharks | 28 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 2.06 | .930 | 1 |
| 2002-03 | Sharks | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.35 | .927 | 1 |
| 2001-02 | Sharks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| Career | 266 | 129 | 82 | 25 | 2.76 | .902 | 13 |
Vesa Toskala was born on May 20, 1977, in Tampere, Finland, and was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the fourth round, 12th pick, of the 1995 NHL Draft. A left-catching goaltender standing 5'10" and weighing 198 pounds, he went on to play 266 NHL regular-season games, recording 129 wins, 82 losses, and 25 overtime losses, with a career goals-against average of 2.76, a save percentage of .902, and 13 shutouts.
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