I messaged friends — even called a few — and read through social media and message boards. There is so much to unpack with this team right now — or, depending on who you talk to, it’s actually a very simple situation.
In the latter case, we completely blame the goaltending. There is, without question, some credibility to this argument. Since January 1, 2022, the Leafs are dead-last in the league 5v5 save percentage. Whether they have been spotting teams early leads or allowing back-breaking goals at pivotal moments, the goalies have made it difficult on a team that is generally playing well.