"This team needs a complete culture overhaul" - Leafs nation react to Toronto Maple Leafs' 'pathetic' Game 4 loss Boston Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a frustrating 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 4.

With the Bruins leading the series 3-1, Leafs fans have taken to social media to express their discontent, with one fan saying:

"This team needs a COMPLETE culture overhaul this off season. Top to bottom. That includes President, Head Coach, several big name players, parts of the fan base and most importantly our emotionless Captain. This is the most gutless team in Leafs history. Enough is enough."

Another fan echoed the sentiment and simply described the performance as:

"Pathetic."

The Maple Leafs struggled throughout the game, with starting goaltender Ilya Samsonov being pulled after allowing three goals on 17 shots through two periods. Backup Joseph Woll stepped in to make five saves in relief.

To add to the Leafs' woes, star center Auston Matthews did not play after the second period due to an undisclosed issue. Matthews had just one shot on goal in 14:16 of ice time.

Here are some fan reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-1 loss to the Bruins:

"Matthews out day to day with hurt feelings after Willie yelled at him." One fan wrote on X.

This is why we need a SECOND Toronto hockey club. Leafs fans have ZERO ENERGY at the games and the players have ZERO COMMITMENT except for the fat contracts to just do nothing. another fan wrote on X.

"I wanted to believe but this series is on life support going into Game 5. Just a shameful loss tonight and I don’t about you guys but this hurts as a fan. See you all for the next game. #LeafsForever" one fan twetted.

"Brutal loss tonight. Need to turn this around, fast.' one fan wrote on X.

Brad Marchand, James van Riemsdyk, and David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves.

As the series shifts back to Boston for Game 5, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves on the brink of elimination.

Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 loss to the Bruins

The Bruins took an early lead when James van Riemsdyk capitalized on a turnover, making a slick backhand move to beat Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov at 15:09 of the first period.

In the second period, Brad Marchand made history by scoring his 56th career Stanley Cup Playoff goal on the power play, surpassing Cam Neely for the Bruins' franchise record. Boston extended their lead to 3-0 late in the second when Marchand set up David Pastrnak for a one-timer on a 2-on-0 break.

Mitch Marner scored for the Leafs at 5:43 of the third period. Marner showcased his skill by collecting a rebound at the right dot, skating through the slot, and backhanding a shot past Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman.