What Happened
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 17 shots in a 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken, according to Sportsnet. Brandon Montour scored the deciding goal with 32 seconds remaining. Bobrovsky's .706 save percentage was his worst in a Maple Leafs uniform. The start came after he gave up three goals on Calgary's first 12 shots in his previous outing.
Key Details
- Bobrovsky has allowed three or more goals in nine of his 10 starts this season.
- His season record stands at 3-5-2.
- He carries a $7 million AAV and is the NHL's oldest No. 1 goaltender.
- Montour's winner came with 32 seconds left in the third period.
- Bobrovsky said he thought Toronto deserved at least a point and could have helped on the final goal.
What It Means
Bobrovsky's early-season numbers have put attention on Toronto's goaltending. Allowing five goals on 17 shots marked his worst game as a Maple Leaf, and the pattern of three-plus goals against in nine of 10 starts raises questions about workload and results. His own comments after the Seattle loss acknowledged the final goal as one he could have stopped.
What's Next
Toronto's next scheduled game and any decision on Bobrovsky's workload were not addressed in the source.