Game 2 Spotlight

Phil Kessel

Tonight when the Ottawa Senators visit the ACC, the spotlight will be on Leaf RWer, Phil Kessel. Since being acquired by the Maple Leafs, Kessel has scored in all but one game against the Senators. He is a bonified Sens killer.

Kessel set up Dion Phaneuf as he fired his first goal of the season past Carey Price in Thursdays opener.

Although Kessel is known for his quick release and being a goal scorer, I would truthfully consider Kessel a playmaker. His passing skills are highly underrated, and he could easily reach the 40-40 plateau this year.

Another area where Kessel has improved this preseason and on Thursday is his defensive play. I noticed Thursday that he was back checking every shift, and that created more chances for him offensively. Hopefully he can continue to play like this and become a decent two way winger.