Maple Leafs Goaltender Joseph Woll Sidelined for Game 7; Ilya Samsonov Steps In

In a surprising turn of events for the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltender Joseph Woll was ruled out for Game 7 against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. This decision shuffled the lineup, with Ilya Samsonov stepping in as the starter for this crucial matchup.

The 25-year-old Woll, who had been stellar in the previous two games, was sidelined due to an undisclosed injury sustained during a late scramble in Game 6. Despite his standout performance with a 0.86 goals-against average and .964 save percentage, the Leafs had to turn to Samsonov for this do-or-die game.

Samsonov, with a 1-3 record in the series, took over the crease with the pressure of Game 7 looming large. The goaltender backed up Woll in the previous matchups but now had the opportunity to showcase his skills on the biggest stage of the series.

Additionally, forward Auston Matthews returned to the lineup for the Maple Leafs after missing the previous two games. With three points in four games, Matthews’ presence added depth and experience to the team’s roster for this critical showdown against the Bruins.

As the game unfolded, tensions ran high as the Maple Leafs aimed to advance in the playoffs. Despite the unexpected goaltender change, the team rallied behind Samsonov’s efforts to secure a pivotal victory in Game 7 at TD Garden.