Maple Leafs vs Canadiens: Woll Unavailable Due to Lower-Body Injury

Maple Leafs vs Canadiens: Season Opener Details

MONTREAL -- Joseph Woll will not start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN) due to a lower-body injury.

Stolarz Takes the Lead

Anthony Stolarz is set to assume the starting position for the Maple Leafs. Coach Craig Berube noted that Woll complained of tightness after Tuesday’s practice, resulting in the emergency recall of goalie Dennis Hildeby from the American Hockey League.

Woll's Recovery Possibilities

• Berube did not rule out Woll starting against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
• Hildeby will accompany the team during travel.

Woll's Contract and Performance History

Woll, aged 26, signed a three-year, $10.98 million contract with Toronto, effective next season. He concluded the 2023-24 season with a 12-11-1 record, a 2.94 goals-against average, and a .907 save percentage.

Stolarz's Previous Success

Stolarz, who signed a two-year, $5 million contract earlier this year, boasts a record of 16-7-2 with a League-leading 2.03 GAA last season while playing for the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty praised Stolarz's skills, noting how difficult it was to score on him during training camp.

Who is Dennis Hildeby?

Hildeby, a 23-year-old goalie, has yet to play an NHL game and was selected by Toronto in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Draft.