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Why Sergei Bobrovsky puts his trust in Maple Leafs video coaches

It was a close call to challenge for interference on a key Utah goal and though puzzled about rule, goalie respects the process.

Toronto Sun

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:25 PM

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Sergei Bobrovsky relies entirely on Maple Leafs video coaches Jordan Bean and Sam Kim regarding challenging crease interference.
Coach Jim Hiller refrained from challenging a contact incident involving Barrett Hayton to avoid risking a costly minor penalty.
Bobrovsky made 33 saves in a 3-2 defeat against the Utah Mammoth at Scotiabank Arena.

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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky explained that he places full trust in video coaches Jordan Bean and Sam Kim regarding challenging goaltender interference calls. Coach Jim Hiller opted against risking a penalty by challenging a goal after Barrett Hayton bumped Bobrovsky during a 3-2 loss to Utah Mammoth at Scotiabank Arena.

Bobrovsky noted that the National Hockey League rules surrounding crease contact contain gray areas, leaving challenge decisions to the video staff. Following a 33-save performance, the 38-year-old goaltender is positioned to start Saturday's game against Montreal ahead of Anthony Stolarz.

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