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John Tortorella: “I know our team is ready to play”

How comfortable are you with either goaltender going into Game 1? What is your opinion on Frederik Andersen of the Leafs?

Tortorella: I just wanted to say one thing before I answered the question. On behalf of the coaching staff here in Columbus and the Columbus Blue Jacket organization, we’d like to send our best to Dale Hawerchuk as he continues the battle he is. We just want to send his best. Keep pushing, Dale.

To answer your question, I’m very comfortable with our goaltending. I know nothing about Andersen.

Has anyone emerged in terms of naming a starter for tomorrow night?