I remember it like it was only last year. The Maple Leafs have a back-to-back, Frederik Andersen is the starter, Michael Hutchinson is the backup.
More times than not last year, the Leafs couldn’t find enough unearned confidence in Hutchinson to start him, even against a bad team. So they played Andersen. It, among other things, led to Andersen’s most taxing season and worst results.
Sheldon Keefe not ready to name his starter for tomorrow's rubber match against Sens
Frederik Andersen has started 10 straight
Right-catching Michael Hutchinson waiting in the bullpen— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 18, 2021Will the team feel forced to give Andersen the nod?