Anthony Stolarz leaves the game with an upper-body injury
Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
UPDATE - 10:10p.m - Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube told reporters that there is no current information on Stolarz's status until tomorrow, but does not view his injury as serious.
Anthony Stolarz left in the first period of the Toronto Maple Leafs game Tuesday against the Boston Bruins.
Stolarz exited the game for Toronto in the first period against Boston, and did not return to the game.
It was assumed that Stolarz was pulled from the game after a difficult first period, but it was later revealed that there was more to Stolarz than initially expected.
What the Toronto Maple Leafs announced about Anthony Stolarz's injury
Anthony Stolarz had left due to being hurt, with the team announcing that he was out with an upper-body injury and would not return.
Toronto also announced that captain Auston Matthews would not return to the game with a lower-body injury.
Stolarz made 18 saves on 20 shots with two goals allowed before being pulled in the first, the second game in a row Stolarz was removed for Dennis Hildeby, who relieved Stolarz in his last start, also against Boston.
Joseph Woll, who is returning from a leave of absence, is not expected to be with the Leafs until Thursday at the earliest, potentially available for Toronto's next game vs the Los Angeles Kings.
Post-game, Craig Berube told media that Stolarz's injury, does not appear to be serious, although it will not be clear if he'll be available for Thursday until tomorrow.
If Stolarz isn't ready for Thursday, it's very possible that it could be the debut of Joseph Woll against the Kings, with the starter to be determined pending Stolarz's health.
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NOVEMBRE 11|1943 ANSWERS Anthony Stolarz leaves the game with an upper-body injury Can the Leafs contend without Stolarz? | ||
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