Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Shipped down to minors
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Hildeby was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday.
Hildeby's demotion comes as Anthony Stolarz (upper body) returns to the crease against Vegas on Friday. With Toronto having a full complement of healthy backstops for the first time this season, the 24-year-old Hildeby was the odd man out, and he figures to spend the rest of the season in the minors -- unless another problem comes up for one of the Leafs' backstops.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Needed in relief Monday
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Hildeby stopped all eight shots he faced in relief of Joseph Woll in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Wild.
Hildeby played the third period, and the Wild's lone tally in that frame was a Marcus Foligno empty-netter. The 24-year-old Hildeby remains at 5-6-4 with a 2.90 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 19 outings. His time with the big club could be nearing a close, as Anthony Stolarz (upper body) started a conditioning stint with AHL Toronto on Tuesday. Once Stolarz is healthy, Hildeby is likely to return to the minor-league team.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Struggles against Mammoth
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Hildeby stopped 34 of 40 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Mammoth.
Hildeby had a poor outing in the second half of a back-to-back. The 24-year-old netminder had given up just five goals on 82 shots over his previous three outings. He's been mostly steady in the backup role for much of this season, earning a 4-6-4 record with a 2.97 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 17 appearances (12 starts). Joseph Woll is likely to get the nod for Thursday's game in Vegas.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: In goal Tuesday
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Hildeby will guard the road goal versus the Mammoth on Tuesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hildeby has won his last two outings, allowing just two goals on 46 shots in that span (one start, one relief appearance). The Mammoth have scored 13 goals over their last five games, winning three of them.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Wins in relief after starter pulled
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Hildeby made 17 saves in relief Thursday in a 6-5 win over the Jets.
He replaced starter Joseph Woll, who was pulled after allowing four goals and with the Leafs down 4-1. Hildeby got plenty of support in the comeback win, which snapped a personal 0-3-2 slump. Anthony Stolarz (upper body) resumed skating Wednesday, but there is no timetable for his return. The Leafs are 4-0-1 in their last five games, and they appear to be surging. Hildeby's short-term outlook may be on the cusp of improving.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Drawing start in Detroit
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Hildeby is getting the road start against the Red Wings on Sunday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hildeby has underwhelmed lately, posting a 4.41 GAA and an .851 save percentage while going 0-3-1 across his last four outings. The 24-year-old hasn't gotten into the win column since Dec. 8, when he registered a 29-save shutout win over the Lightning. The Red Wings have generated 3.08 goals per game in 2025-26, which ranks 14th in the NHL.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Can't handle tough task
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Hildeby stopped 17 of 21 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Stars, who also had an empty-netter.
Hildeby did his part to keep the game close through two periods, but the Stars ran away in the third. The 24-year-old was on the hook for his fourth straight loss (0-3-1), and he's allowed 17 goals on 114 shots in that span. For the season, Hildeby is 2-5-3 with a 2.96 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 13 appearances. Hildeby and Joseph Woll will likely continue to share the crease, though Woll is the better bet to see a majority of the starts, including Tuesday's home game against the Penguins.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Drawing start against Washington
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Hildeby will defend the road crease against Washington on Thursday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Hildeby is coming off a rough start at home against the Oilers on Saturday, as he was pulled in the third period after allowing six goals on 32 shots (.813 save percentage). However, he had been effective over his three prior starts, posting a 1.28 GAA and .958 save percentage despite a somewhat unlucky 1-0-2 record during that time.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Pulled after allowing six goals
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Hildeby allowed six goals on 32 shots before being pulled in the third period of Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
It was a rough night for Hildeby at the hands of Connor McDavid (two goals, one assist), Vasily Podkolzin (two goals) and Leon Draisaitl (three helpers). It was his fourth straight start (1-1-2), and despite looking like he belongs in the NHL, Hildeby may be struggling with his increased workload. However, the potential return of Joseph Woll (lower body) ahead of Tuesday's home matchup against Chicago could remedy that issue.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Between pipes Monday
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Hildeby will start Monday's home game against the Lightning, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
Hildeby has seen limited playing time over the past few weeks, but he's been effective when called upon, allowing just three goals on 81 shots despite going 1-0-1 over his last four appearances. He'll draw a second consecutive start Monday and will face off against the Lightning, who rank 10th in the NHL with 3.14 goals per game.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sharp in shootout loss
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Hildeby made 33 saves in a 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal on Saturday.
The only goal that got past Hildeby came on a jam play by Cole Caufield on a second-period power play. Hildeby was especially sharp that frame -- the Leafs were pinned in their own end for most of the period, and the shots were 14-3 in favor of the Habs. He'll be the starter for at least a week because Joseph Woll is on the shelf with a lower-body injury.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Replaces injured starter for third
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Hildeby started in net for the third period Thursday and made nine saves in relief of Joseph Woll (lower body). Toronto won the game 5-1.
Starter Joseph Woll left the game after the second period. And with Anthony Stolarz on the shelf with an upper-body injury and with no sign of a return, Hildeby is suddenly the Leafs' starter. He's NHL-ready, but the size of the stage in Toronto is immense and the lights burn and leave scars on even the most resilient.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: First win of season
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Hildeby made 33 saves Saturday in a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh.
It was Hildeby's first win of the season (1-2-1) in his sixth appearance. The Maple Leafs have struggled defensively this season, but the team played better in front of him while providing plenty of offensive support. Hildeby will remain the team's No. 2 option behind Joseph Woll while Anthony Stolarz (upper body) remains sidelined.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Tending twine Saturday
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Hildeby will defend the road net against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according Mark Masters of TSN.
Hildeby will get the second half of Toronto's back-to-back after Joseph Woll played in Friday's 4-2 loss to Washington. The 24-year-old Hildeby has gone 0-2-1 while allowing 12 goals on 128 shots in five NHL appearances this season. Pittsburgh is tied for ninth in the league with 3.13 goals per game this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sees action in relief
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Hildeby stopped the three shots he faced in relief during Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens.
Hildeby didn't have a lot of work in this game, although he entered when the game was out of reach for Toronto. Hildeby should remain as the backup netminder behind Joseph Woll until Anthony Stolarz (upper body) is ready to return.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: In goal Thursday
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Hildeby will get the starting nod at home versus the Kings on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Hildeby will be making his fourth straight appearance in the crease after starting one of his prior three outings and coming off the bench in the other two. How much work Hildeby gets in net will depend on when Joseph Woll (personal) or Anthony Stolarz (upper body) is ready to return to action. For now, Hildeby will be the goalie of record versus the Kings, with the rest of the goalie rotation currently in flux.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Steps in after starter injured
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Hildeby stopped 19 of 21 shots after entering Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Boston at the start of the second period. He drew into the clash because starter Anthony Stolarz left the game due to an upper-body injury.
Hildeby had come off a 42-save performance on Sunday. There is no timetable for Stolarz's return, but head coach Craig Berube believes the injury is mild. Hildeby will obviously remain with the big club until Stolarz can go. Joseph Woll (personal) is playing Wednesday in the AHL, which tees up a possible Thursday return for him.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Summoned from minors
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Hildeby was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Hildeby might serve as the backup behind Cayden Primeau in Saturday's home matchup versus Buffalo. Anthony Stolarz had ice packs on his knees after Friday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres, according to David Alter of The Hockey News, and he might be getting the night off to rest.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sent to AHL
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Hildeby was assigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
Hildeby performed well in the preseason, posting a 1.84 GAA and a .920 save percentage across three appearances. However, he will begin the year in the AHL after the Maple Leafs claimed Cayden Primeau off waivers from Carolina. Toronto also released James Reimer from his professional tryout agreement Monday.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Starting Saturday
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Hildeby will defend the road goal in Detroit for Saturday's preseason finale, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hildeby could start the season as Anthony Stolarz's backup because Joseph Woll (personal) has no timetable for his return. James Reimer, who is attending training camp on a professional tryout agreement, will play the second half of the game against the Red Wings on Saturday. Hildeby was 3-3-0 with a 3.32 GAA and an .872 save percentage across 2024-25 in six regular-season games with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25.
