The Toronto Maple Leafs have revealed that goaltender Joseph Woll will miss the remainder of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to a lower-body injury. Woll’s departure occurred after the second period, where he was instrumental in maintaining a lead.
Details of the Injury and Game Performance
In the first two periods, Woll demonstrated strong performance, stopping 22 of 23 shots and helping the Leafs secure a 4-1 lead. He did not return for the third period, leading to backup goaltender Dennis Hildeby taking his place in the net.
Woll’s Season Overview
At 27 years old, Woll has had a challenging season. He missed the initial six weeks due to personal reasons and made his first start on November 15 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Before sustaining the injury, Woll recorded a 3-3-1 record over seven appearances.
Game Statistics
- Current Game Performance: 22 saves on 23 shots
- Game Score: Maple Leafs 4 – Hurricanes 1
- Season Record: 3 wins, 3 losses, 1 overtime loss
- Save Percentage: .924
- Goals Against Average (GAA): 2.38
This injury raises concerns for the Maple Leafs as they navigate the season without one of their key goaltenders. The impact of Woll’s absence will need to be assessed as they move forward.
