Anthony Stolarz's comments following the Toronto Maple Leafs' Game 5 loss to the Ottawa Senators reveal a troubling disconnect with the team's history of playoff failures. Despite outshooting the Senators, the Maple Leafs were unable to secure a win, losing 4-0, furthering their grim record of 1-13 in series-clinching games since 2018. Stolarz's optimism seems rooted in a naïve perspective, suggesting that he fails to grasp the mental blocks affecting the team. His lack of familiarity with the Maple Leafs' playoff struggles might be both a blessing and a curse—a potential fresh outlook hindered by a reality check in the form of their past failures.