Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left the ice during a match against the Washington Capitals. The incident occurred early in the first period due to a lower-body injury.
Incident Details
Stolarz sustained the injury while attempting to block a shot from Cole Hutson. As he stretched out his left leg, he collapsed to the ice and removed his mask. A referee promptly halted the game.
Medical Attention and Replacement
A team trainer attended to Stolarz on the ice. Subsequently, teammates assisted him off the rink and he headed to the locker room.
Stolarz’s Performance and Injury History
- Age: 32
- Season Record (2025-26): 10 wins, 10 losses, 3 overtime losses
- Save Percentage: .892
- Goals-Against Average: 3.29
This season, Stolarz had previously faced significant time away from the game due to an upper-body injury. His history of injuries has raised concerns regarding his reliability in net.
Woll Steps In
Following Stolarz’s exit, Joseph Woll took over as the goaltender for the Maple Leafs. Woll’s performance this season includes:
- Season Record: 15 wins, 14 losses, 7 overtime losses
- Save Percentage: .902
- Goals-Against Average: 3.32
The Maple Leafs are facing a challenging season, currently on track to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The loss of their starting goaltender has compounded their difficulties.
