Despite what was, by and large, a disappointing performance by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the trip to the golden state might have revealed a glimmer of hope for a struggling team.
Gaps in goaltending have been a point of criticism throughout the season, as the Leafs are vastly outperforming their 27th ranked goaltending. The recent addition of Jack Campbell has simultaneously relieved and exacerbated the pressure on starting goaltender Frederik Andersen.
Campbell has strung together several solid performances since coming to Toronto, and his success between the pipes has allowed the team to provide Andersen with some much-needed rest.