Detroit is 2-0 and Chicago's defense looks terrible.

Everything is right again in the world.

The Devils are having to play shorthanded because of the salary cap and injuries. Serves them right for the ridiculous Kovalchuk deal.

Oilers are 2-0!

Oh, and there's this:

go red wings

Leafs = 4-0

It's not too early to hand out the Vezina, is it?

Yes.

They can make an exception...Thomas was that good tonight.

I've seen a lot of that good performances.

This year?

No. There have barely been any games this year. The last few years. There are a LOT of great goalies playing currently. Calm down, sparky.

That's how good he was. His start will set the standard for games to come.

Chip. Do you honestly believe that I think Thomas deserves the Vezina right now? It'll be a miracle if he's still playing like this in a week, let alone an entire season. T'was sarcasm my dear friend.

I do honestly believe you believe that.

One goal on 36 shots? It wasn't even the best goaltending performance of the night.

Vezina

20 saves. Play a real team.

Like Washington?

No.

In all seriousness though, Thomas is off to a fantastic start that no one saw or could've seen coming. In five games he's given up three goals, won the starting job back from Rask, and is the first Bruin since Tiny Thompson in 1937 to win his first five starts.

I thought he played well last year, no?

He didn't play horribly or anything (though not like the year before) but Rask played out of his mind (1.99 GAA vs. 2.56) and won it from him. I think everyone was sold on the fact that Rask was the new #1 and since Thomas is 36 everyone thought he was expendable. It's just five games so far, but I'm sure as hell glad we kept him.

I'm sure he'll suck later this year. Don't worry.

Another shutout for Thomas!