"Yes, the most evident factor has been goaltending. Joseph Woll's return to the ice could not have come at a better time. His numbers this season have been fantastic. Woll's 2.44 GAA and .928 SV% have been what the Maple Leafs have needed all season long. In contrast, Anthony Stolarz's struggles earlier this season could signal that he could have been playing hurt all season. That situation has become increasingly clear as there is no timeline for his return."
"Their 4-1-0 road trip was enough to bolt the team out of the Atlantic Division cellar and into the fringes of the playoff race. While Saturday night's loss to the Habs was disappointing, the Leafs picked up a point. The Maple Leafs are now just four points behind the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Atlantic, with some separation finally emerging among teams."
The Maple Leafs executed a rapid turnaround, moving from the bottom of the Atlantic to the fringes of the playoff race after a 4-1-0 road trip. The team remains only four points behind division leaders, with clearer separation among teams. Scoring depth improved with contributions from Scott Laughton, the third line and Max Domi, but the primary change was markedly better goaltending. Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby have posted strong GAA and save percentages, keeping the team in games. Toronto has also tightened defensively by limiting quality chances against, further supporting the surge.
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