The Boston Bruins were eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs. Throughout the series, the Maple Leafs alternated between goalies Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll, ultimately relying on Ilya Samsonov for the crucial games.
With the series concluded, extensive discussions have ensued among fans and media. Much of the blame has been attributed to coaching decisions and the underperformance of stars like Mitch Marner. However, a recent interview with Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark sheds light on what he believes led to the Maple Leafs' downfall.
In a recent interview, Linus Ullmark discussed the playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. During the discussion, Ullmark suggested that the Maple Leafs' decision to start Ilya Samsonov more frequently than Joseph Woll contributed to their downfall.
Ilya Samsonov eventually struggled enough that Joseph Woll was reintroduced into the lineup. Unfortunately, Woll got injured for Game 7, where the Toronto Maple Leafs narrowly fell short. As the offseason approaches, consensus suggests that goaltending is the Maple Leafs' most pressing area for improvement.
