"In what has to be the season's low point, Toronto's defence proved to be extremely leaky, and Stolarz was not at his best as the Leafs on Saturday, November 8th, dropped a 5-3 decision at home against the Boston Bruins, which was followed 24 hours later at home by a 5-4 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes before losing on Remembrance Day at TD Garden by a 5-3 decision in a rematch against the Bruins."
"Stolarz had a weekend to forget as he was pulled after 20 minutes of play from that Saturday home loss after allowing four goals on 19 Bruins shots. Three nights later, at TD Garden, for the rematch against Boston, Stolarz allowed three first-period goals on 10 shots before leaving after the first period of play due to an upper-body injury."
"Following that November 8 loss at Boston, where the Leafs surrendered 39 shots, things went from bad to worse against the Hurricanes, who outshot Toronto 22-2 in the third period and 47-20 for the game. This game would see the Leafs give up multiple Hurricanes breakaways and fail to hold a 4-2 second period lead. The only real positive was Leafs backup Dennis Hildeby, who impressed with a 42-save effort."
Toronto surrendered 15 goals across three consecutive games and suffered injuries to captain Auston Matthews and starting goalie Anthony Stolarz. Stolarz was pulled after 20 minutes on November 8 after allowing four goals on 19 shots, then exited the Remembrance Day rematch at TD Garden with an upper-body issue after allowing three first-period goals on 10 shots. The blue line committed numerous giveaways, frequently failing to challenge opponents and leaving lanes open. Against Carolina the Leafs were outshot 22-2 in the third period and 47-20 overall, relinquishing multiple breakaways and a 4-2 lead. Backup Dennis Hildeby stopped 42 shots in relief.
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