Joseph Woll making strong case to steal starting position from Ilya Samsonov on Toronto Maple Leafs
Key points:
- Goaltender Joseph Woll is making a strong case to steal the starting position from Ilya Samsonov on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Samsonov has struggled with a 4.34 GAA and .831 save percentage, while Woll has been impressive with a 1.33 GAA and .961 save percentage.
- This could create a goalie controversy for the Leafs and potentially form a solid goaltending duo for the rest of the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie goaltender Joseph Woll is threatening to steal the starting spot from Ilya Samsonov. Samsonov, who had a strong season last year, has struggled with a 4.34 GAA and .831 save percentage in the early games of the 2023-24 season. Meanwhile, Woll has been impressive, posting a 1.33 GAA and .961 save percentage in his three wins. This goalie controversy echoes the situation the Edmonton Oilers faced last season, where a rookie ended up taking over as the starter. Samsonov’s starting role could be on the line in the next game against the Nashville Predators.
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