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Sergei Bobrovsky, the Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender, bounced back from a poor start in the season with a strong performance in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Bobrovsky, who had surrendered three or more goals in nine of his first 10 starts since joining the Maple Leafs, stopped 33 of the 36 shots he faced in the game. His teammates, including captain Auston Matthews, praised his competitive spirit and professionalism.
The 38-year-old goaltender, who signed a three-year contract worth US$21 million in July, has a surprising 3-5-2 record and a .885 save percentage entering the match. Despite the setback, Bobrovsky remained focused on giving his team the best chance to win, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one shot at a time. The Maple Leafs were also affected by a costly penalty given to their defensemen Darren Raddysh, which led to the winning goal for Utah.
Despite the defeat, team captain Jim Hiller expressed confidence in Bobrovsky, calling him one of the greatest goalies to play in the league.
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