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Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltender Anthony Stolarz Placed on Injured Reserve
In a recent announcement made on Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed that goaltender Anthony Stolarz has been placed on injured reserve. This development follows an incident during Thursday’s game where Stolarz appeared to sustain a right leg injury while competing against the Anaheim Ducks, ultimately leading to a 3-2 victory for the Leafs.
The 30-year-old Stolarz has had a solid performance this season, boasting a record of 9 wins, 5 losses, and 2 overtime losses, along with an impressive .927 save percentage and a 2.15 goals-against average. He has also recorded one shutout, making significant contributions to the team’s defensive efforts.
Stolarz, who hails from Edison, New Jersey, joined the Maple Leafs in the offseason, signing a two-year contract worth $5 million. His addition to the team came after a successful run as a backup goaltender with the Florida Panthers, where he played a role in their journey to winning the Stanley Cup in June.
Current Goaltending Dynamics
Throughout the current season, Stolarz has been sharing goaltending duties with fellow netminder Joseph Woll. As a result of his injury, Stolarz is going on injured reserve retroactively from Thursday, which means he has already missed Sunday’s match against the Buffalo Sabres and will also be unavailable for the upcoming game against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday.
The injury comes at a critical point in the season, raising concerns about the Leafs’ goaltending depth as they navigate through a competitive schedule.
As the team adjusts to his absence, fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this impacts Toronto’s performance on the ice in the coming games.
With Stolarz out, the Leafs will look to bolster their goaltending strategy and find ways to maintain their momentum during this challenging period.
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