Which youngster, Joseph Woll, or seasoned veteran will be in goal for the Leafs during their Stanley Cup run?

Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll, the goalie combination for the Toronto Maple Leafs, have gone above and beyond this season to keep the team competitive and, most importantly, win hockey games.

Although Samsonov required a reset halfway through the season and Woll was sidelined for a considerable amount of time due to an injury, both players persevered through hardship to assist the Toronto Maple Leafs win the majority of the season.

Furthermore, don’t be duped by their total numbers. While Woll’s 2.88 GAA and.907 save % and Samsonov’s 3.08 GAA and.891 save percentage may not look like great stats, they are nonetheless impressive. However, their crucial saves during pivotal moments in the Leafs’ games have been what have really set them apart for the club. Just bring to mind Grant Fuhr’s time spent with the Edmonton Oilers.

Which player, therefore, ought to start in goal for the Leafs come playoff time?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs play in the playoffs, who gets the net?

Given that both goalies contribute equally to the club, maybe they can adopt the strategy of use analytics and statistics to decide who gets to play when.

For example, when playing on the road this season, Woll had significantly better figures than Samsonov, with 2.18 GAA and.932 save percentage against 2.92 GAA and.894 save percentage for Samsonov. Woll ought to receive the call to open the series since the Leafs will probably begin the playoffs on the road.