Following an incredibly bad game by Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky during their 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, October 28, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller should give some serious thought to benching the veteran goaltender.
As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue their up-and-down start to the season, concerns run rampant about their goaltending situation. The Maple Leafs came away with a disappointing 5-4 loss to the struggling Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.
On the surface, it is easy to blame Sergei Bobrovsky for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ consecutive losses against the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken. Some of the goals he surrendered were stoppable, and the timing of those mistakes mattered.
The Toronto Maple Leafs did all they could on Wednesday night to secure at least a point, but ultimately fell short in a 5-4 regulation loss to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance from Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Bobrovsky allowed five goals, including the game-winner with just over 30 seconds remaining after Toronto rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie it late.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky held himself accountable for his poor performance against the Seattle Kraken. It has been a tough start to the season for Bobrovsky, having now allowed at least three goals against in all but one of his appearances following Wednesday’s loss.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provided a tacit defence of his goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, following Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
The Toronto Maple Leafs had plenty of reasons to be frustrated after their 5–4 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but a couple of things were worth watching. Gavin McKenna scored twice on the power play, showing some encouraging signs of a connection with Auston Matthews.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
We’ll skip the Sleepless in Seattle puns, as Wednesday’s game may keep Toronto Maple Leafs fans up all night anyways. Auston Matthews appeared to force overtime, tying Monday’s game against the Seattle Kraken at 4-4 with 90 seconds remaining.
After a 5-4 loss to Seattle, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the late losing goal, Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, the impact of the penalties, and the ongoing search for the right line combinations amid the injuries.
I tried my absolute hardest to stay out of the Sergei Bobrovsky discourse during the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ Wednesday night game against the Seattle Kraken.
On The FAN Pregame, Anthony Petrielli discussed Gavin McKenna’s opportunity on the top line, Auston Matthews’ return to form, Easton Cowan’s emergence, the Leafs’ current bottom six, and the workload split between Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz.
Early in the season, there has been no shortage of storylines surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. One of them has, of course, been the defense. The progression of Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan, and the play of Sergei Bobrovsky have been three fairly loud talking points in this market.
The game may have been closer than the score suggested, but the Calgary Flames earned their fourth straight win with a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night.
Monday night, Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in Calgary. It’s a chance for him to get his numbers where he and the Leafs want them, much higher than the ones already drawing attention.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames. Bobrovsky is coming off a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers, and he’s posted a 3-3-2 record with a .895 save percentage through eight appearances.
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t play a perfect game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, but they did the job. Their power play came through, the penalty kill did its part, and Sergei Bobrovsky made the saves when the team needed him.
Sometimes, a goalie can do more for a team than simply stop pucks. He can settle things down, give his teammates a little confidence, and remind everyone that a game doesn't have to slip away when something goes wrong.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of situations worth watching after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. One involves a veteran goalie brought in to give the team stability.
Sometimes a loss can teach you more than a win. It's an old hockey lesson, but one worth remembering as the Toronto Maple Leafs try to figure out what kind of team they’ll be this season.
Could this be the game Sergei Bobrovsky finally wins one? I'm wondering. Bobrovsky has played well enough in his first two starts for the Maple Leafs. He just hasn't won either one.
Sergei who? The Florida Panthers faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a clash of the past two Stanley Cup champions.