Toronto Maple Leafs Make Critical Starting Goalie Decision Against the Florida Panthers
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The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to fight for the Atlantic Division title and tonight, the Florida Panthers are standing in their way with two points on the line.
Stolarz has seldom played three games in a row this season and with a match against the Tampa Bay Lightning coming up tomorrow, all signs pointed towards
Woll getting the start.
Joseph Woll or Anthony Stolarz?
Today, the Maple Leafs took to the ice for morning skate, hours before their game against the Panthers.
Unsurprisingly, according to Mark Masters, Joseph Woll was, indeed, in the starter's net for the Maple Leafs. He has yet to play the Panthers this season which means this is going to be a test for him.
Anthony Stolarz has become the consensus pick to be the team's goaltender come playoff time but there is still a small window for Woll to impress and win back the net.
With a goals-against average of 2.78 and a save percentage of .906, Woll's stats are beneath those of Stolarz.
He had a string of bad games a few weeks ago and with Stolarz ascending, it has put him in a tough spot. Regardless, tonight is a big test and the Maple Leafs need him to pass it.
The final two weeks of the season are going to be fascinating. There are six games left and the fans are expecting an Atlantic Division win.
Hopefully, Woll is up to the challenge and can prove that no matter who is in goal, the Leafs have a shot at winning.
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