Stolarz, Maple Leafs too leaky in high-scoring loss to Mammoth
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 5-4 loss against the Utah Mammoth, marking a disappointing end to their road trip. Despite a late rally, the team's defensive struggles and early-game turnovers proved too costly to overcome.
Why it matters
The loss highlights ongoing defensive consistency issues for the Maple Leafs as they adjust to a new coaching system and roster changes.
SALT LAKE CITY — Three points against three of the best in the West.
Surely, that should constitute a satisfactory road trip for a bottom-five team dinged by an important injury, led by a new coach installing a new playbook, and composed of so many players still getting to know each other’s nicknames?
Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied and pressed late in Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to a dangerous and improving Utah Mammoth squad. But no, it wasn’t enough to earn a point. Nor please the bench.
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