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: Slated to start Saturday
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Hildeby is expected to patrol the home crease versus Edmonton on Saturday, according to Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.
Hildeby will make his fourth straight start, as Anthony Stolarz (upper body) and Joseph Woll (lower body) are both out of action. Hildeby is 2-2-3 over 10 appearances this season. He will face the Oilers, who are fifth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.32 goals per game.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Unlucky loss to Sharks
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Hildeby made 29 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose on Thursday.
Hildeby made several great saves, including stoning Ty Dellandrea on a first period penalty shot to keep the game scoreless. Hildeby did his best in the third when the Sharks outshot the Maple Leafs 11-5, but John Klingberg notched the tying goal at 18:35 with the extra attacker on the ice. Hildeby is 1-0-2 in three starts over the last six days, including one shutout win and just four total goals allowed.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: First goalie off
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Hildeby was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Sharks.
Hildeby picked up his first career shutout during Monday's win over the Lightning, and he'll tend the twine for a third consecutive matchup Thursday. The 24-year-old has been sharp over his last five appearances (three starts), going 2-0-1 with a 0.79 GAA and .973 save percentage.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Blanks Bolts for first career SO
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Hildeby made 29 saves in Monday's 2-0 win over the Lightning.
In his 15th career NHL appearance, Hildeby recorded his first career shutout, stymying a Tampa Bay lineup that got bolstered by the returns of Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) and Brayden Point (undisclosed) on Monday. Hildeby has gone 2-2-2 for Toronto this season in nine outings with a 2.15 GAA and a .936 save percentage, and the 24-year-old netminder will be leaned on heavily while Joseph Woll (lower body) and Anthony Stolarz (upper body) are on the shelf.
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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: Set to start Saturday
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Hildeby is expected to get the starting nod against the Canadiens at home Saturday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
Hildeby came into Thursday's clash versus Carolina in relief of the injured Joseph Woll (lower body), stopping all nine shots he faced. With Anthony Stolarz (upper body) also sidelined, the Leafs may have to give the 24-year-old Hildeby a heavy dose of starts heading into the Christmas break.
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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: Fourth straight outing
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Hildeby made 33 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Los Angeles on Thursday.
It was Hildeby's fourth straight appearance since being recalled Saturday. He did his part, but his mates didn't. They continued to give up too many chances while failing to get volume on Darcy Kuemper. Hildeby faced 37 shots, while Kuemper saw just 15.
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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: Makes 42 saves in loss
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Hildeby stopped 42 of 47 shots in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Hurricanes.
Hildeby's final stat line might not look all that impressive, but considering the workload he had to endure, he deserves some credit for stopping 40-plus shots. The 24-year-old has appeared in back-to-back games for the Maple Leafs, posting a 0-1-0 record while allowing six goals on 67 shots. However, chances are Anthony Stolarz will return to the crease when Toronto takes on Boston at TD Garden on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Facing Hurricanes
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Hildeby will patrol the home crease against Carolina on Sunday, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Hildeby made 19 saves on 20 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Boston after Anthony Stolarz got the hook. The 24-year-old Hildeby has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.74 GAA and an .890 save percentage through five appearances with AHL Toronto this campaign. Carolina ranks fourth in the league with 3.79 goals per game this season.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Appears in relief
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Hildeby made 19 saves on 20 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Boston.
Hildeby entered the game early in the second period after Anthony Stolarz got the hook. The 24-year-old Hildeby will be with the Leafs until Joseph Woll (personal) shakes the rust off in the AHL.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Set to join big club
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Hildeby will be summoned from AHL Toronto on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Hildeby will be the backup behind Anthony Stolarz in Saturday's home game against Boston. The 24-year-old Hildeby has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.74 GAA and an .890 save percentage through five minor-league appearances this campaign. Hildeby could make his NHL season debut when Toronto hosts Carolina on Sunday.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Returns to AHL
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Hildeby has been re-assigned to AHL Toronto by the Maple Leafs, the team announced Sunday.
Hildeby was briefly recalled for Saturday night's game to back up Cayden Primeau in order to give Anthony Stolarz, who had ice packs on his knees following his last start Friday, a guaranteed night off. The 24-year-old Hildeby will return to the AHL, where he has won both of his starts so far with a 0.97 GAA and a .962 save percentage.
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