Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll was forced to leave Thursday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes after suffering a lower-body injury. Woll exited the ice after two periods, with Dennis Hildeby stepping in as the backup for the remainder of the game. The exact moment and cause of Woll’s injury were not immediately clear.
Despite Woll’s early exit, the Maple Leafs secured a convincing 5-1 victory over the Hurricanes, extending their winning streak to three games. Head coach Craig Berube stated after the game that the team is still assessing the severity of Woll’s injury and no further updates on his condition were available immediately.
Woll, 27, had recently made his late-season debut on November 15, after missing the first month of the season due to a personal family matter. His return was highly anticipated, but this injury adds to the Maple Leafs’ ongoing goaltending concerns.
The team’s other key netminder, Anthony Stolarz, has been sidelined since November 11 with an upper-body injury, and there is currently no timeline for his return. This leaves the Maple Leafs relying on limited goaltending depth as they navigate a critical stretch of the season.
Dennis Hildeby, who entered the game against the Hurricanes, had played six games this season with a .914 save percentage and one win. His experience will be crucial if Woll’s injury requires an extended absence.
The Maple Leafs now face uncertainty in their goaltending lineup, making the health of Woll and Stolarz a top priority for the team moving forward.
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