Toronto Maple Leafs Make Bold Goaltending Decision Following Joseph Woll's Game 3 Stinker
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However, his performances so far have left a lot to be desired. He has given up three or more goals in every single outing and hasn't impressed in the save percentage department.
Is Joseph Woll starting Game 4 for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Game 3 was particularly bad for Woll as he allowed five goals on 36 shots in an overtime loss. This was a very winnable game, but the Leafs could not close it out.
Tonight, Game 4 goes down in Florida, and with an opportunity to go up 3-1, the Leafs have made a bold goaltending decision.
Joseph Woll will get the start once again as head coach Craig Berube is putting his trust in the young netminder.
At the end of the day, there really isn't anyone else who could viably start for the Leafs right now.
Matt Murray is too injury-prone, and his few starts this season weren't fantastic. Meanwhile,
Dennis Hildeby is a rookie and is not ready for the big moment.
Overall, this is going to be a very big game for the Leafs, and fans are going to be hopeful that they will have something to cheer about.
Only time will tell whether or not this Maple Leafs team can get over the hump and escape the second round of the NHL Playoffs.
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MAI 11 | 269 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs Make Bold Goaltending Decision Following Joseph Woll's Game 3 Stinker Do you believe the Toronto Maple Leafs will defeat the Florida Panthers tonight? |
YES | 169 | 62.8 % |
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