The Bruins now know which Leafs goalie they are facing in Game 7.
The Boston Bruins must win Game 7 tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs to keep their season alive. They were handed some tough news with Auston Matthews returning to the lineup, but the Leafs are still not 100%.
The Maple Leafs have announced that Joseph Woll will miss Game 7 due to an injury that he suffered in Game 6. As a result, netminder Ilya Samsonov will be back between the pipes for Toronto.
Woll being injured is certainly not a bad thing for the Bruins. He was excellent for the Leafs since taking the starting job from Samsonov. In three appearances this series against the Bruins, the rookie posted a 0.86 GAA and a .964 SV%. He's the main reason why Toronto tied the series back up at 3-3.
Samsonov, on the other hand, has struggled for the Leafs this season. He has a 1-3 record, a 3.31 GAA, and a .883 SV% in four appearances. The Bruins have had success against Samsonov, and now they must carry over to Game 7 from here.
Let's see if the Bruins can take advantage of this forced roster change from the Leafs. We shall soon find out.