Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltender Anthony Stolarz faced a significant setback during warmups before a game against the Ottawa Senators. He was slated to start but suffered a neck injury after being struck in the throat by a shot from teammate William Nylander.
Stolarz Hospitalized After Injury
The incident occurred just prior to the game, causing Stolarz to leave the ice immediately. Following the injury, he was transported to a local hospital for precautionary imaging. The Maple Leafs’ official account confirmed this development and stated that updates would be provided as they become available.
Team Adjustments Following the Injury
With Stolarz unable to play, Joseph Woll stepped in as the starting goaltender. Woll was coming off a previous disappointing performance, allowing four goals on 36 shots in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite the struggles, he has been tasked with making consecutive starts.
- Stolarz’s Season Record: 8 wins, 9 losses, 3 overtime losses
- Save Percentage: .894
- Goals Against Average (GAA): 3.34
- Woll’s Record: 14 wins, 12 losses, 6 overtime losses
- Woll’s Save Percentage: .905
- Woll’s GAA: 3.11
Additional Injuries Affecting the Maple Leafs
Compounding the situation, defenceman Morgan Rielly also missed the game against Ottawa due to a lower-body injury. Rielly is listed as day-to-day after aggravating his injury in the game against Carolina.
- Rielly’s Season Stats:
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 24
- Games Played: 67
- Career Stats: 96 Goals, 450 Assists in 940 Career Games
- Contract: He is in the fourth season of an eight-year, $60 million contract.
As the season progresses, the Maple Leafs are struggling to find their footing, holding a record of 29-28-13. They currently sit 13 points away from a Wild Card playoff spot. The upcoming weeks will be crucial for the team, especially in light of these key injuries.
