Episode Details

The Toronto Maple Leafs fought their way back from a two-goal deficit against the Seattle Kraken, only to suffer a devastating 5-4 loss on a goal with roughly 30 seconds left. Auston Matthews helped pull Toronto level late, but Sergei Bobrovsky couldn't make the save when the Leafs needed it most.

David Morassutti is joined by Frank Stanisci of Candid Frank Live to break down another frustrating night for Toronto. Is it time for Anthony Stolarz to get the next start? How much responsibility falls on Bobrovsky, and how concerned should Leafs fans be about the team's defensive play?

In today's episode:

• BOBROVSKY UNDER FIRE: Why the late goal was such a crushing finish and whether the veteran goaltender should get another start.
• TIME FOR STOLARZ? Should Jim Hiller reward the goaltender who has been playing better, or give Bobrovsky more time to find his game?
• McKENNA BREAKS OUT: Gavin McKenna records his first multi-point game after being challenged to step up with Kirill Marchenko out.
• THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Toronto's resilience and power-play production were positives, but defensive breakdowns and costly goals undermined the comeback.
• WHY THE SHOT TOTAL DOESN'T TELL THE WHOLE STORY: The Leafs allowed only 17 shots, but the quality of the chances they surrendered remains a concern.
• IS HILLER MAKING THE RIGHT CALLS? The decision to stick with Bobrovsky raises questions about lineup management, workload and the importance of rewarding performance.
• INJURY UPDATES: Marchenko is officially week-to-week, Chris Tanev is day-to-day, and Marshall Rifai and Erik Blankenburg are also dealing with injuries.
• THE ROAD TRIP FINALE: Toronto heads to Vancouver needing a response before returning home.

The Leafs showed plenty of fight against Seattle, but the goaltending remains a major concern. Should Stolarz start against Vancouver, or does Bobrovsky need another opportunity to turn things around?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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