A sudden lineup shift, an unexpected injury, and a pressure-packed moment have pushed Toronto into one of the most unpredictable stretches of their season. With both NHL goalies sidelined, the Leafs turned toward a rookie who wasn’t supposed to carry this much weight yet — and the move has already created major questions about what comes next.
Toronto’s depth chart flipped instantly, putting Dennis Hildeby at the center of attention while Artur Akhtyamov stepped into a role far earlier than anyone anticipated. As the team navigates key divisional matchups and rising pressure in the standings, every save and every decision is beginning to shape the direction of their season in real time.
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