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Jim Hiller on whether he considered pulling Sergei Bobrovsky in the Leafs’ 5-4 loss to Seattle: “No. Not at all.”

After a 5-4 loss to Seattle, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the late losing goal, Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, the impact of the penalties, and the ongoing search for the right line combinations amid the injuries. Hiller on the difference in…

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:15 AM

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Head coach Jim Hiller said he did not consider pulling goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky during Toronto's 5-4 loss to Seattle.
The Seattle Kraken secured a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a goal scored with 33 seconds remaining.
Hiller pointed to second-period penalties disrupting the team's momentum after scoring twice on the power play.

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller stated he never considered pulling goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky during the team's 5-4 defeat against the Seattle Kraken. Despite the loss, Hiller defended Bobrovsky's overall outing while noting the goaltender likely wanted the final goal back after Seattle scored the game-winner with just 33 seconds remaining in regulation.

Hiller also reflected on the impact of penalties that halted Toronto's momentum in the second period following two power-play goals. Additionally, the coach highlighted the team's ongoing search for effective forward line combinations while coping with the absences of John Tavares and Kirill Marchenko.

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