Maple Leafs Goalie Injury Forces Return of Samsonov for Game 7 Against Bruins

In an unexpected development, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be turning back to goaltender Ilya Samsonov for the crucial Game 7 matchup against the Boston Bruins. Reports emerged suggesting that Joseph Woll, who had been stellar in the previous games, sustaining just two goals in over seven periods, was dealing with an injury that would sideline him for the upcoming game.

The injury to Woll came into question following the late goal by Morgan Geekie in the last game, which initially seemed inconsequential in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 victory in Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena. However, it appears that the goal might have been the moment where Woll picked up the undisclosed injury.

Martin Jones is slated to serve as the backup to Samsonov, who had been pulled in the Bruins’ recent 3-1 win in Game 4. On a positive note for Toronto, Auston Matthews, who missed the past two games due to an illness or injury, participated in warmups before the crucial Game 7.

On the Bruins’ side, Danton Heinen was notably absent during warmups, indicating that he will be sitting out for the second consecutive game, adding to the lineup challenges for Boston as they face the Maple Leafs in the pivotal Game 7 showdown.