The tie between the Panthers and the Maple Leafs began on an aggressive note, with both teams fighting hard to take the early advantage. In the end, it was the Maple Leafs who triumphed in a close game, 5-4. However, that win wasn’t without drama. During the game, Panthers’ Sam Bennett hit Anthony Stolarz on the head with his elbow, which left the Maple Leafs star shaken. Subsequently, he was withdrawn, and he even vomited on the bench. Ahead of Game 2, the Maple Leafs have some bad news for the fans in this regard.
In the lineups announced by the Maple Leafs, Joseph Woll is occupying the starter’s net in the morning skate. Stolarz, who faced the heat in Round 1, is absent. This comes as a major blow to the Maple Leafs, who were looking to consolidate their lead over the Panthers by winning the second game.
Joseph Woll is occupying the starter’s net at Maple Leafs morning skate, where Anthony Stolarz is not present.
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After suffering a blow to his head, Stolarz was moved to the hospital in an ambulance, where he underwent numerous tests. Amid this, the Maple Leafs have taken a precautionary measure and kept Stolarz out of the lineup for the game later today.
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