The Toronto Maple Leafs continue stumbling through their nightmarish season. The franchise entered Friday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals desperately needing a victory. For a moment, it appeared they might finally deliver a complete performance.

Toronto built a two-goal lead and looked poised to snap its losing ways. However, the Maple Leafs collapsed once again, allowing Washington to storm back and steal the victory. The blown lead sparked immediate backlash from frustrated fans who have run out of patience with the coaching staff.

Maple Leafs Fans Call For Craig Berube’s Firing After Another Devastating Collapse

The loss represented another gut-punch for a fan base that has endured constant disappointment. Toronto’s inability to protect leads has become a recurring theme throughout the season.

Supporters immediately took to social media demanding accountability from head coach Craig Berube. “You can’t watch how the Toronto Maple Leafs play every single game and tell me the coach deserves to have a job right now,” one frustrated fan posted.

However, some supporters believe the changes should start higher than the coaching staff. One fan suggested GM Brad Treliving might be the first to go rather than Berube.

“I honestly think Brad gets fired before Craig. Pelley didn’t hire Brad; Brad’s contract is up after next season (summer 27), and generally, you want a new GM to be able to pick his guy. I can see Brad getting fired; the new guy lets Craig run the ship until the end of the season,” they wrote.

Others expressed willingness to give the current group more time while acknowledging that patience is running thin. “I’m willing to go through one more, but if they can’t turn this around… You need to completely retool,” one supporter admitted.

Some fans blamed Treliving for not exploring other coaching options. “They already blew it not getting coach Q. Start by dumping Tre,” one posted, referencing former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. The coaching carousel in Toronto has left many supporters exhausted.

“Every year it’s the coaching. 3 or 4 in the past 10 years now?” one fan asked, highlighting the constant turnover behind the bench. The most drastic takes called for a complete organizational teardown.

“Trade everyone for picks, fire everyone, and rebuild. This roster isn’t it,” one frustrated supporter declared. The loss dropped Toronto further down the Eastern Conference standings.

The Maple Leafs remain last in the conference with no clear path to improvement. Defensive breakdowns and goaltending issues persist, regardless of lineup changes or tactical adjustments.

Berube led Toronto to 108 points and a second-round playoff appearance last season. However, those results feel like ancient history given the current struggles. Whether management shares the fans’ frustration with the coaching staff remains unclear.

For now, Berube remains behind the bench while the losses continue piling up and the fan base grows increasingly restless.