The Toronto Maple Leafs have been bitten by the injury bug again. Tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes, goaltender Joseph Woll had to leave the game with a lower body injury and did not return. Luckily, Dennis Hildeby was able to step in and close the door as the Maple Leafs won their third straight.
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Unfortunately, it seems like Woll can never catch a break. He had a chance to be the number one pick for the Maple Leafs for an extended period of time, while Anthony Stolarz is also out of the lineup due to injury. Now it appears he will be out with what appears to be an injury to his hip or knee.
Woll’s injury is unknown
After the game, head coach Craig Berube gave an update and said The severity of Woll’s injury is unknown at this time. He also said Stolarz has not skated since his injury on Nov. 11. This is a tough break for both Woll and the Maple Leafs, who will now have to turn to their third goalie and their fourth string to serve as a backup going forward. Unless they make another move to bring in some goaltending help.
The Maple Leafs return home to host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. All signs point to Hildeby getting his fourth start of the season in that game.
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