Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Strong outing; loss not on him
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Stolarz made 29 saves Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Detroit. He allowed four goals.
The loss wasn't on him -- he put up a strong fight. Stolarz is skating behind a team with decidedly less firepower now that Mitch Marner is gone. There were a few breakdowns in front of him, but Stolarz looked overworldly in moments. We're not worried.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Tending twine in Detroit
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Stolarz will protect the road goal versus the Red Wings on Saturday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Stolarz continues to handle a heavy workload while Joseph Woll (personal) is away from the team. The 31-year-old Stolarz stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 5-2 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday to start his season on the right foot. He'll look to keep that momentum going in the first half of a home-and-home set with the Red Wings.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Steady in first win of season
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Stolarz made 29 saves in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
The Habs and the Leafs traded goals through the first two periods, but Stolarz shut the door in the third as his squad pulled away. The 31-year-old netminder is coming off a career-best campaign in his first season with Toronto, recording 21 wins with a 2.14 GAA and .926 save percentage over 34 regular-season contests, and with Joseph Woll (personal) away from the team indefinitely, Stolarz figures to see a heavy workload in the early portion of 2025-26.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Set to start Wednesday
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Stolarz is expected to guard the home goal in Toronto's season opener against Montreal on Wednesday, per Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.
Stolarz posted a 21-8-3 record, 2.14 GAA and .926 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He's entering the season as Toronto's clear No. 1 option. While Joseph Woll (personal) will likely get a good chunk of the work once he's available, the Maple Leafs should give Stolarz the lion's share of the starts until both netminders are in the fold.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Starting against Detroit
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Stolarz will defend the home crease during Thursday's preseason game against the Red Wings, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Stolarz also started Saturday's preseason matchup against Montreal, but he's expected to play the full game Thursday in what will likely be his final appearance before the start of the regular season. He made 34 regular-season appearances last year and went 21-8-3 with a 2.14 GAA and .926 save percentage while splitting playing time with Joseph Woll (personal). If Woll remains away from the team to begin the 2025-26 campaign, Stolarz will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Agrees to four-year extension
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Stolarz signed a four-year, $15 million contract extension with Toronto on Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Stolarz will carry a cap hit of $2.5 million for the 2025-26 campaign before getting a bump to $3.75 million through 2029-30. The 31-year-old netminder posted a 21-8-3 record with four shutouts, a 2.14 GAA and a .926 save percentage across 34 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. With Joseph Woll (personal) away from the team for an indefinite period of time, Stolarz could get plenty of action out of the gate this year.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Starting Saturday
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Stolarz will patrol the home crease versus Montreal in preseason action Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Stolarz will get his first start of the preseason. The 31-year-old will be the No. 1 netminder with the Maple Leafs, at least until Joseph Woll (personal) returns to the team. Stolarz led the NHL last season with a .926 save percentage and posted a 21-8-3 record with a 2.14 GAA across 34 regular-season appearances. Stolarz could appear in 50-55 games this season, depending on his health.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Backing up in Game 7
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Contrary to a prior report, Stolarz (upper body) will suit up as the backup for Sunday's Game 7 matchup against the Panthers, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.
In a surprising turn of events, Stolarz will be an option in goal in the scenario that Joseph Woll falters or gets injured. The 31-year-old Stolarz was hurt in a 5-4 win in Game 1 but has been making strides in his recovery since then. The New Jersey native has a 4-2 record, 2.19 GAA and .901 save percentage over seven appearances in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Remains unavailable
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Stolarz (upper body) won't be an option for the Game 7 home matchup versus Florida on Sunday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
Stolarz has been skating but still hasn't resumed practicing yet. He will miss his sixth straight game and still doesn't have an exact timeline for his return to the lineup. Joseph Woll will start in Game 7 versus the Panthers on Sunday, while Matt Murray will be the backup.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Doubtful Friday
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Stolarz (upper body) is unlikely to travel to Florida for Game 6 on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that he doubts Stolarz will make the trip. That would put Joseph Woll in line to start his fourth straight game for the Leafs, who trail the Panthers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Stolarz has been skating but is unlikely to return to action unless Toronto manages to play in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Without timeline to return
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Stolarz (upper body) is progressing in his recovery but remains without a clear return-to-play timeline, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Tuesday.
At a minimum, Stolarz should be expected to at least miss Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday based on this most recent update, though it could certainly be longer. With the 31-year-old backstop on the shelf, look for Joseph Woll to continue holding down the crease for the Maple Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Unlikely to travel for Game 3
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Stolarz (upper body) is not expected to travel for Game 3 against the Panthers on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
Head coach Craig Berube didn't rule out the possibility of Stolarz making the trip down to Florida for Game 4. Still, the absence of the 31-year-old netminder means that Joseph Woll figures to get the starting nod for Game 3, though that hasn't been officially confirmed yet.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Ruled out for Game 2
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Stolarz (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 at home against the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Stolarz exited Monday's Game 1 due to an upper-body injury, and head coach Craig Berube declined to elaborate on the nature of the issue ahead of Wednesday's game. Berube didn't provide a timetable for Stolarz's return and simply said that the netminder is "recovering." Joseph Woll will serve as the Maple Leafs' starting goaltender Wednesday, while Matt Murray will dress as the backup.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Status up in the air for Game 2
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Head coach Craig Berube hasn't ruled out Stolarz (upper body) from starting in Game 2 against the Panthers on Wednesday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
When asked about the possibility of Stolarz starting in Game 2, Berube stated in his media availability Tuesday, "Yeah, I don't know that yet. I'll probably find out today." It's a positive turn of events for Stolarz, who was admitted to the hospital Monday but discharged Tuesday morning. If the 31-year-old is unable to suit up Wednesday, Joseph Woll will serve as Toronto's No. 1 netminder, with Matt Murray and Dennis Hildeby also in reserve as insurance options.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Hospitalized after Game 1 injury
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Stolarz (upper body) was transported to the hospital to be further evaluated after departing Monday's 5-4 win over Florida in Game 1, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
In addition to Friedman's report, Chris Johnston of The Athletic relayed that Stolarz left Scotiabank Arena on a stretcher during the third period of Monday's win. Stolarz was also seen getting physically ill during a break in game action prior to his departure. Considering the severity of the situation, Stolarz could be facing an extended absence, and if that's the case, Joseph Woll will take the reins in goal Wednesday in Game 2 and beyond.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Exits Game 1
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Stolarz is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and will not to return to Monday's Game 1 against the Panthers.
Stolarz was replaced by Joseph Woll in the second period after Sam Bennett made contact with Stolarz while driving to the net. Stolarz was able to stay in the game for a short period of time after that collision but was replaced by Woll at 9:46 of the middle frame. Dennis Hildeby joined Toronto's bench to back up Woll due to Stolarz's departure. Stolarz should be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: In net to start second round
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Stolarz will defend the home blue paint Monday against the Panthers in Game 1, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
After winning the Stanley Cup with the Panthers last year, Stolarz will be tasked with eliminating his former club in this second-round Atlantic Division matchup. The 31-year-old helped Toronto eliminate Ottawa in six games in the first round, recording a 2.21 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Stolarz is 1-2-0 with a 3.06 GAA and an .886 save percentage over three career regular-season appearances versus Florida.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: In goal versus Sens
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Stolarz will get the starting nod on the road for Game 6 against Ottawa on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Stolarz has been solid in the postseason, going 3-2 with a 2.25 GAA and .899 save percentage in his five clashes with the Senators. Even in the defeats, the 31-year-old Stolarz has been solid, something he'll need to continue to be if the Leafs are going to close out the series Thursday.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: Played well in loss
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Stolarz made 15 saves Tuesday in a 4-0 loss to Ottawa in Game 5. He allowed two goals.
The loss wasn't on Stolarz -- he played well, and he pretty much kept the score 1-0 for most of the game while waiting for his teammates to score. All while Linus Ullmark dazzled at the other end of the ice. Stolarz can't win the games by himself. Still, the Maple Leafs lead the best-of-7 series 3-2, and Game 6 will be in the Sens' barn on Thursday.
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Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz: In goal for Game 5
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Stolarz will get the starting nod at home versus Ottawa in Game 5 on Tuesday, Anna Dua of Sportsnet reports.
Through four postseason appearances, Stolarz is sporting a 3-1 record, 2.29 GAA and .902 save percentage. As such, he'll be afforded some leash after giving up four goals on 21 shots in Game 4, staying in the crease for Tuesday's tilt. He'll look to get back on track in this series-clinching Game 5.
