“He was phenomenal”: John Tavares praises Dennis Hildeby after Maple Leafs leave goalie facing 47 shots in loss to Hurricanes

Rookie goaltender Dennis Hildeby delivered a standout performance in a 5-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, facing a career-high 47 shots. Despite defensive struggles, Hildeby’s calm focus and key saves kept the Maple Leafs competitive, earning praise from captain John Tavares and coach Craig Berube. His strong play offers a bright spot for Toronto’s search for net stability.