Why did Joseph Woll start for the Maple Leafs on Saturday?

Joseph Woll started for the Maple Leafs on Saturday because goaltender Anthony Stolarz was injured during warmups and taken to the hospital for imaging.

What happened to Anthony Stolarz?

Anthony Stolarz sustained a throat injury when he was hit by a puck during warmups before Saturday's game.

Has Anthony Stolarz been injured before this season?

Yes, Anthony Stolarz had previously missed 33 games earlier this season due to an upper-body injury.

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Puck to the Throat Sidelines Stolarz

22 Mar

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Summary

Goaltender Anthony Stolarz sustained an injury during warmups.
Joseph Woll started the game in Stolarz's place.
Stolarz had previously missed 33 games this season due to injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is sidelined after sustaining a throat injury during warmups on Saturday. He was taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging, leading to Joseph Woll starting the game against the Ottawa Senators. This marks Woll's second consecutive start, having played the previous night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Stolarz has appeared in 22 games this season with an 8-9-3 record and had previously missed 33 games due to an upper-body injury. He signed a four-year contract with the Maple Leafs in September, running through the 2029-30 season.

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