"But that doubt should finally be put to rest following Thursday night's brilliant performance against the New York Rangers. Stolarz essentially stole the game for the Maple Leafs. The Rangers threw everything at Stolarz but the kitchen sink, and still couldn't score. The Blue Shirt finally got through in the third period of a redirection from Juuso Parssinen. But that was about it. Stolarz shut the door and did not look back. He bought his team enough time for the game-winner in overtime."
"But the belt wasn't there just for looks. Here's a look at why he earned it: https://t.co/Wf1BPJz5sd pic.twitter.com/GNis90qATW- Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 17, 2025 In this first sequence, Stolarz made multiple saves. While the play was dead following his mask coming off, they still made a brilliant pad save on a point shot. Had the puck gone in, there would have been significant controversy on the play. But Stolarz shut the door, and no issues ensued."
Anthony Stolarz started the season unevenly, allowing seven goals across two losses to Detroit. He rebounded with an outstanding performance against the New York Rangers, effectively stealing the game for Toronto. Stolarz limited New York scoring until a third-period redirection by Juuso Parssinen. He made multiple key stops, including a controversial pad save after his mask came off and a larcenous save on Sam Carrick during a 2-on-1. Those saves preserved a 1-0 lead, bought time for an overtime game-winner, and earned Stolarz in-game recognition from the team.
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