"So, what now in the net?

The Senators picked up a point in Monday's 3-2 OT loss to the Washington Capitals, but Pascal Leclaire's grasp on the No. 1 goalie job doesn't seem so certain.

After playing three games in four nights and giving a solid effort in the loss to the Caps at the Verizon Center, the Senators enjoyed a day off Tuesday before getting ready to face the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday.

Leclaire gave up a bad winning goal to Washington's Alex Ovechkin and heard about it from coach Cory Clouston following the game. The Senators are now winless in three games to start the season.

"We need him to make that last one," said Clouston. "It was very disappointing. To me, if you're thinking of Ovechkin's shot, he didn't get all of it. There wasn't a whole lot on it."

Clouston's reaction was a little surprising. He has every right to criticize the goal. It wasn't good. You could argue Leclaire has given up one of those in all three games the Senators have played this season.

Derek Roy's winner in a 2-1 loss to the Sabres Friday was a bank shot from behind the net.

The fifth goal in Toronto wasn't good, either.

Leclaire was quick to admit it was a bad goal. It should not have happened and he has to move on. The question is whether he'll get that chance?

The goaltending decision facing Clouston for the visit by the Hurricanes is a big one. The Senators brought Leclaire in to be the No. 1 goalie. Brian Elliott had a nice run last year, but didn't get the job done in the playoffs.

Given Clouston's reaction, it would make sense for him to start Elliott against the Hurricanes. The Senators need a victory to get back on track."