Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Tough start in Seattle
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Stolarz stopped 17 of 21 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Stolarz has allowed nine goals on 51 shots over a pair of losses since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him more than two months. The 32-year-old netminder hasn't been able to stabilize the crease for the Maple Leafs, who have now lost six straight contests. He's at a 6-7-1 record with a 3.67 GAA and an .876 save percentage over 15 starts this season. Stolarz and Joseph Woll will compete for playing time until one goalie can get hot and run with the starting job. The Maple Leafs have a favorable matchup ahead Saturday when they visit the Canucks.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: In goal versus Kraken
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Stolarz will get the starting nod for Thursday's road clash with Seattle, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
In his first game back from a long-term, upper-body injury, Stolarz gave up five goals on 30 shots (.833 save percentage). It was a less-than-stellar performance, but getting the netminder some work before the Olympic break certainly makes sense. The Maple Leafs head into a back-to-back versus Calgary and Edmonton on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, so Stolarz figures to get one of those games as well.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Stuck with loss in return
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Stolarz stopped 25 of 30 shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights, with Vegas' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
Making his return from an upper-body injury that cost him two-and-a-half months of action, Stolarz looked a little rusty at times -- the second goal against him came when he failed to corral two rebounds on the same sequence -- but he also didn't get much help from his defense. The veteran netminder will likely work in a timeshare with Joseph Woll now that both of them are healthy, but Stolarz will need to improve on his 3.63 GAA and .880 save percentage to avoid slipping into the No. 2 role.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: In goal Friday
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Stolarz (upper body) will get the starting nod at home against Vegas on Friday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
Stolarz will be in the crease for the first time since Nov. 11 versus the Bruins. In his 13 outings this year, the 32-year-old backstop is sporting a 6-5-1 record and 3.51 GAA. Now that Stolarz is back to 100 percent, he will likely split the workload with Joseph Woll, though Stolarz could push for the starting gig outright with some strong performances.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Sent down for conditioning
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Stolarz (upper body) was reassigned to AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment Tuesday.
Assuming the team wants to get Stolarz into at least one minor-league contest, he figures to miss the Maple Leafs' next two contests, as the Marlies don't play until Friday's clash with AHL Springfield. The New Jersey native has been on the shelf since Nov. 11 against the Bruins due to his upper-body injury, a stretch of 32 games on injured reserve. Once cleared to play, Stolarz will likely split the workload, at least to start, with Joseph Woll, while Dennis Hildeby figures to be sent back to the minors.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Facing shots before practice
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Stolarz (upper body) faced shots prior to practice Saturday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
After he resumed skating in late December, Saturday's appearance is another step in the right direction for Stolarz's recovery. The netminder last played Nov. 11, allowing three goals on 11 shots before getting hurt in Boston. Stolarz is 6-5-1 with a 3.51 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 13 appearances this season. There is still no timetable for his return, but according to Alter, the 31-year-old netminder is expected to accompany his teammates on the Maple Leafs' upcoming four-game road trip.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Skating, no timetable
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Stolarz (upper body) has resumed skating, but there's still no timetable for his return, Anna Dua of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.
Stolarz hasn't played since Nov. 11 because of the injury. He has a 6-5-1 record, 3.51 GAA and .884 save percentage in 13 appearances this season. Joseph Woll is serving as the Maple Leafs' No. 1 goaltender during Stolarz's absence, while Dennis Hildeby occupies the No. 2 gig. When Stolarz is ready to return, Hildeby will likely head to the minors, and Woll will split the workload with Stolarz.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Still not skating
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Stolarz (upper body) has yet to return to the ice, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Thursday.
Stolarz suffered the injury Nov. 11 in Boston. Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday. the injury was worse than initially thought, but he might skate Friday. Stolarz is 6-5-1 with a 3.51 GAA and an .884 save percentage across 13 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Moves to IR
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Stolarz (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Stolarz will miss at least the next two games, starting with Saturday's road game versus Chicago, after landing on the IR list. He is day-to-day, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return. The 31-year-old netminder has a 6-5-1 record with a 3.51 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 13 appearances this season. Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby could share starts until Stolarz is available to resume playing.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Labeled day-to-day
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Stolarz (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's home game versus Los Angeles and is considered day-to-day, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
Stolarz has not been sharp at all this season. He has a 6-5-1 record to go with a 3.51 GAA and an .884 save percentage, a huge turnaround from last season when he led the NHL in save percentage at .926. He could return as early as Saturday in Chicago. Dennis Hildeby will start for the Maple Leafs at home against the Kings on Thursday.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Set to start in Boston
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Stolarz will defend the road net Tuesday against the Bruins, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Stolarz has a chance to avenge his loss to the Bruins on Saturday, as he surrendered four goals on 19 shots in that game and was subsequently replaced by Dennis Hildeby in the middle frame. The 31-year-old Stolarz has allowed at least three goals in seven of his last eight starts, so it's been a poor start to the year after a stellar 2024-25 campaign. The New Jersey native is 2-1-1 with a 3.44 GAA and an .898 save percentage over four career regular-season appearances against Boston.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Pulled after giving up four goalss
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Stolarz was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Boston.
Dennis Hildeby entered the game early in the second period. Stolarz won four straight contests going into Saturday's outing. He has struggled this season while carrying the load, but Joseph Woll (personal) is shaking off the rust in the AHL and could be nearing a return to the lineup. Woll's return should help Stolarz stabilize his game.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Tending twine Saturday
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Stolarz will protect the home goal versus Boston on Saturday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Stolarz has won his last four starts, boosting his record to 6-4-1 with a 3.11 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 11 starts this season. He will face the Bruins, who are 15th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.19 goals per game.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Protecting home net
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Stolarz will guard the home goal versus the Mammoth on Wednesday, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
Stolarz has won three straight games, allowing eight goals on 99 shots in that span. The 31-year-old is 5-4-1 through 10 outings this season, but his recent play has been an improvement compared to earlier outings. He's facing a Mammoth team that has scored 3.38 goals per game this season.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Hangs on for win Monday
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Stolarz stopped 34 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.
The Maple Leafs were outshot 37-20 on the night and were down 3-0 heading into the third period, but Stolarz was sharp in the second to prevent the game from getting out of hand, and he shut the door in the final frame once his offense began to wake up. The 31-year-old netminder has won three straight starts, allowing no more than three goals in each, and through 10 outings this season, he's 5-4-1 with a 3.12 GAA and an .896 save percentage.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Drawing home start Monday
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Stolarz will defend the home crease against the Penguins on Monday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
After a shaky start to the regular season, Stolarz has turned things around lately, going 2-0-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .919 save percentage over his last two starts. He'll attempt to remain effective against the Penguins, who are tied for eighth in the NHL with 3.54 goals per game to begin the year.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Secures another win
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Stolarz stopped 31 of 33 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.
Stolarz allowed a goal early in the first period to Christian Dvorak and one late in the third, scored by Tyson Foerster on the power play. In between, the Maple Leafs scored four times, and Stolarz was sharp to maintain the lead they built throughout the final frame. The 31-year-old netminder is now 4-4-1 on the year with a 3.13 GAA and an .893 save percentage through nine starts. The Maple Leafs are set to return home for the next four games, beginning with Monday's matchup against the Penguins.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: First win since Oct. 16
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Stolarz made 26 saves in a 4-3 win over Calgary on Tuesday.
It was his first win since Oct. 16 against the Rangers. In between, he allowed 13 goals in three losses (0-2-1). Stolarz has an awful .886 save percentage through eight appearances -- his career low for an entire regular season is .897, which was set in 2022-23 -- but the entire team has been scuffling. It will improve.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Rough outing in Buffalo
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Stolarz stopped 25 of 30 shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
The teams traded two goals apiece in the first period, but the Sabres scored a pair in the second to take control. Stolarz has allowed 13 goals while going 0-2-1 over his last three games. The 31-year-old has taken on a heavy workload while Joseph Woll (personal) has been out, but Woll is nearing a return to practice. Stolarz is 2-4-1 with a 3.31 GAA and an .885 save percentage through seven starts. He'll watch from the bench Saturday as Cayden Primeau draws a home start versus the Sabres.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Set to start Friday
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Stolarz is slated to start Friday's road game against the Sabres, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Despite going 0-1-1 with a 3.95 GAA and an .871 save percentage over his last two starts, Stolarz will be in the net for a fourth consecutive matchup. The Sabres have won three of their last four games, scoring at least three goals in each of their wins, so they'll be a somewhat tough test in the first half of a back-to-back set.
