Goaltending

[Tak7]

Is it early? Yes.

Is it really weird not feeling an utter & complete sense of dread every time a floaty wrister from the point heads to the Leafs net? Also yes.

Once the Leafs went up 3-0 yesterday, I felt like the game was over - they weren't scoring 4 on Stolly.

 

[Mess]

I tend to think shots against give a more accurate estimate on defense

Last year SA after 4 games: 111
This year SA after 4 games: 107

So not a massive difference.

Last years GA after 4 games: 16
This year GA after 4 games: 7

Almost half. Big difference.

The defense is giving up the same number of shots. So whether the difference in goals against is from better goaltending, better defense (the shots taken being less quality), or just plain luck, is the question. It's hard to say right now because it's so early but the results have been favourable.

We'll know better after American Thanksgiving where this team stands.

Go Leafs Go

Early results VERY promising,

As of Oct 18th, 2024 the Leafs are #4 overall in goals against per game.

& 3rd overall in Save %

 

[thewave]

Early results VERY promising,

As of Oct 18th, 2024 the Leafs are #4 overall in goals against per game.

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& 3rd overall in Save %

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Were we even ever in the top 15 tenders over the past 6 years?