"Last year, Joseph Woll formed an elite netminder tandem with Anthony Stolarz to help the Leafs rank among the top of the league in goaltending. By splitting the starts almost evenly, it kept both Woll and Stolarz fresh to perform effectively throughout the season. In total, the young 27-year-old goalie posted a solid 27-14-1 record with a 2.73 GAA and .909 save percentage and performed admirably when he had to step in for an injured Stolarz during the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs."
"However, things haven't gone the Leafs way to start their 2025-26 NHL campaign as Woll has stepped away from the game indefinitely to deal with a personal family matter. No matter what the situation is, it is expected that he will be missing a significant amount of time nonetheless, as he will need some time to ramp up his activities and conditioning even eventually when he makes it back."
The Toronto Maple Leafs opened 2025-26 with one win and one loss, scoring eight goals and allowing eight. Last season's roster success may be diminished by the absence of several key contributors from 2024-25, creating a potential void that could affect results. Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz had formed an effective goaltending tandem, with Woll posting a 27-14-1 record, a 2.73 GAA and a .909 save percentage and stepping up in the playoffs. Woll has stepped away indefinitely for a personal family matter and is expected to miss significant time, increasing pressure on Stolarz and backup options such as Cayden Primeau.
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