Maple Leafs Goaltender Anthony Stolarz Injured Against Capitals
Maple Leafs G Stolarz helped off vs. Capitals
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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left the game against the Washington Capitals early in the first period due to a lower-body injury. Stolarz, who has struggled with injuries this season, was replaced by Joseph Woll as the team faces a playoff absence for the first time since 2016.
- 01Anthony Stolarz left the game with a lower-body injury in the first period.
- 02He was injured while attempting to block a shot by Cole Hutson.
- 03Stolarz has a record of 10-10-3 with a .892 save percentage this season.
- 04Joseph Woll replaced him in goal, with a current record of 15-14-7.
- 05The Maple Leafs are set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
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In a concerning turn of events for the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltender Anthony Stolarz exited Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals in the first period due to a lower-body injury. The incident occurred when Stolarz stretched to block a shot from Cole Hutson, leading him to collapse on the ice. The 32-year-old, who has faced injury challenges throughout his career, was attended to by a trainer and helped off the ice by teammates. This season, Stolarz has recorded a 10-10-3 record, a .892 save percentage, and a 3.29 goals-against average. He was replaced by Joseph Woll, who has a 15-14-7 record and a .902 save percentage. The Maple Leafs are now on track to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016, marking a significant shift for the franchise.
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The injury to Stolarz could affect the Maple Leafs' performance as they face the likelihood of missing the playoffs.
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