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Stolarz Hospitalized After Accidental Injury; Senators Defeat Maple Leafs 5-2
Anthony Stolarz, the Maple Leafs' scheduled starting goaltender, was hospitalized after being struck in the throat by a puck during warmups before Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators. Stolarz was later discharged, and the Maple Leafs lost to the Senators 5-2 with Joseph Woll in net.
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced more adversity on Saturday when a sequence of events led to Anthony Stolarz being hospitalised. During warmups before the game in Ottawa, William Nylander's shot hit Stolarz in the throat. Nylander said he felt worried and has been in contact with Stolarz since the incident. Stolarz was transported to a nearby hospital for precautionary imaging. The Maple Leafs confirmed Stolarz was cleared to fly home with the team, but his status for Tuesday's game in Boston is uncertain. Joseph Woll, who started in Stolarz's place, made 38 saves in the 5-2 loss to the Senators.
Key Facts
- Anthony Stolarz was hospitalized after being hit in the throat by a puck during warmups.
- The incident occurred before Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators.
- William Nylander shot the puck that struck Stolarz.
- Stolarz was sent to a nearby hospital for precautionary imaging.
- Stolarz was released and cleared to fly home with the team.
- Joseph Woll started in place of Stolarz, allowing 5 goals on 43 shots in a 5-2 loss.
- Stolarz had previously dealt with a neck nerve injury this season.
- Stolarz's status for Tuesday's game against Boston is unclear.