The Maple Leafs rallied to tie Seattle late, but Brandon Montour scored with 32 seconds left to hand Toronto a 5-4 loss. Sergei Bobrovsky took responsibility for the winner and has struggled through a difficult start, while teammates and coach Jim Hiller continue to back him. Toronto’s special teams and Gavin McKenna’s breakout night offered bright spots, but the loss leaves the team facing renewed questions about its goaltending.

By the Numbers
  • Bobrovsky allowed 5 goals on 17 shots, a .706 save percentage.
  • He has allowed at least 3 goals in 9 of 10 starts and is 3-5-2.
  • Montour’s winner came with 32 seconds left, just 53 seconds after Auston Matthews tied the game.
  • Toronto went 2-for-3 on the power play and killed 4 of 5 penalties.
  • McKenna recorded 2 goals and an assist.
Yes, But

Bobrovsky’s late-game mistake and recent results are fueling concern, especially given his $7 million average annual value and contract through age 40. But Toronto’s leaders point to defensive breakdowns and high-quality chances, while management says Bobrovsky has historically started slowly and remains a trusted presence.

State of Play
  • Hiller said he did not consider replacing Bobrovsky with backup Anthony Stolarz during the game.
  • Toronto’s special teams and McKenna’s performance were positives in an otherwise frustrating loss.
  • The team heads into two days off with questions about whether to maintain its current goaltending plan.
What’s Next

Bobrovsky says he’ll stay focused on the next shot, while the Leafs regroup during their break. His next performances will matter as Toronto weighs whether patience can restore confidence—or whether the Stolarz-Bobrovsky split needs to change.

Bottom Line

Toronto’s comeback showed its ability to fight back, but a costly late goal turned a point within reach into another setback—and intensified scrutiny of its high-profile goalie.