Leafs Cash the Goalie Edge as Askarov Crumbles in 3-1 Rout

Toronto made it look easy Wednesday night, riding a 3-1 victory over San Jose that validated every word of the pregame thesis. The Leafs' moneyline at -140 cashed without drama, and the gap between the pipes was exactly as advertised—Yaroslav Askarov's shaky .848 save percentage wasn't some statistical fluke, it was a…