Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Can't recover from bad first frame
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Stolarz made 28 saves in a 5-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. He allowed four goals.
The score was 1-1 in the first when the Lightning turned up the volume in a big way with three goals in a 2:36 span. Stolarz and the Leafs settled down afterward, but the damage had already been done. He has struggled since his return from injury. Stolarz is 1-4-2 in seven starts since Jan. 23, and he has allowed 24 goals in that span. He's a major fantasy risk for managers heading into the postseason.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Tending twine Saturday
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Stolarz will patrol the home crease against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Despite stopping 67 of the 72 shots he has faced, Stolarz has gone 0-0-2 in his last two outings because of a pair of shootout losses. He has a 7-8-3 record this campaign with a 3.37 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 20 appearances. Tampa Bay ranks fifth in the league with 3.45 goals per game this season.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Can't steal win in shootout
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Stolarz turned aside 44 shots in regulation and overtime but couldn't stop either shootout attempt he faced in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.
The Maple Leafs had a few regulars sitting out ahead of potential trades, and they got outshot 47-27 on the night. Stolarz was still able to earn his team a point with some huge stops, but Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt both beat him clean to his glove side in the shootout. Stolarz has gone 0-1-2 in four outings since the Olympic break thanks to erratic offensive support, but his 2.58 GAA and .925 save percentage during that time deserve a better record.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Between pipes against Devils
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Stolarz will tend the twine on the road versus New Jersey on Wednesday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Stolarz has secured just one victory in his last six outings, posting a 1-3-1 record, 3.18 GAA and .894 save percentage. With the 32-year-old New Jersey native getting the nod Wednesday, fantasy managers can look for Joseph Woll to guard the crease for Thursday's road clash with the Rangers.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Comes up short in shootout
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Stolarz made 23 saves in regulation and overtime but couldn't stop either of the shootout attempts he faced in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.
The veteran netminder nearly got enough of Matvei Michkov's shootout attempt to keep the puck from crossing the goal line, but he was beaten clean by Trevor Zegras while the Leafs went 1-for-3 against Dan Vladar. Stolarz has just one win in six outings since returning from an upper-body injury in late January, going 1-3-1 with a 3.18 GAA and .894 save percentage as he works in an uneasy timeshare with Joseph Woll.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Set to start Monday
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Stolarz is expected to be in goal at home against the Flyers on Monday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Stolarz made a relief appearance against the Senators on Saturday, stopping all 12 shots he faced, and will now feature in the crease versus Philadelphia. With a back-to-back upcoming, Stolarz figures to get the nod in two of the Maple Leafs' next three contests and may have played his way into a split share of the crease with Joseph Woll.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Perfect in relief against Senators
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Stolarz stopped all 12 shots he faced in a relief appearance during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Ottawa.
Joseph Woll allowed five goals on 28 shots before being pulled. Stolarz entered the game with 3:54 remaining in the second period. The Maple Leafs have lost three consecutive games following the Olympic break, and the team has struggled to get the puck out of its own zone. That puts a lot of pressure on whoever is in the net.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Yields four goals Friday
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Stolarz stopped 32 of 36 shots on net in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.
Stolarz posted a clean sheet in the first period before allowing a pair of goals in each of the final two stanzas. With the loss, he now holds a 7-8-1 record, a 3.60 GAA and an .882 save percentage across 17 outings this season. When healthy, the 32-year-old netminder will likely continue to split starts with Joseph Woll. While Woll has a clearer path to the No. 1 job in net, Stolarz showcased an ability to get hot last season with a career-high 21 wins, meaning he holds solid fantasy value with a high ceiling.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Sharp in Tuesday's win
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Stolarz stopped 34 of 36 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Stolarz picked up his first win in three outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old netminder looked to be in his 2024-25 form for this one, as he struggled even before his long-term absence this season. He's now 7-7-1 with a 3.55 GAA and an .882 save percentage over 16 starts. The Maple Leafs come out of the Olympic break with a back-to-back against division rivals -- they visit the Lightning on Feb. 25 and then face the Panthers a day later, so Stolarz and Joseph Woll will likely each get a start in that two-game sequence.
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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: 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: 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.
