"Anthony Stolarz hasn't played since Nov. 11. Joseph Woll played two periods against Carolina on Dec. 4 before suffering his fourth injury over the past three years. And on Monday, Dennis Hildeby took part in his ninth NHL game with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. In a perfect world, Hildeby would have had 12-15 starts with the Toronto Marlies. Instead, he's tasked with trying to save the big club."
"Monday night was Hildeby's second victory of the year and the first shutout of his NHL career. That's always a good feeling for an NHL goaltender - and has to feel even better knowing it came against the top team in the Atlantic Division. Hildeby was busy early on Monday, making 15 saves in the first period and 29 overall to give Toronto the 2-0 victory."
"He had an ugly 3-3-0 record with a .878 save percentage last year. It was a small sample size, but his -3.94 goals saved above expected was... rough, to say the least. He then lost his first three starts this season, watching his numbers tank in the process. So the recent hot streak has made it easier for the Leafs to stomach the injuries to their two main guys."
Anthony Stolarz has not played since Nov. 11 and Joseph Woll left after two periods on Dec. 4 with his fourth injury in three years. Dennis Hildeby has appeared in nine NHL games this season and would have ideally received 12-15 starts with the Toronto Marlies, but is instead starting for the Maple Leafs. Hildeby helped secure wins against Carolina and Montreal and recorded his first NHL shutout in a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay, making 15 first-period saves and 29 overall. Hildeby struggled previously with a 3-3-0 record, a .878 save percentage and -3.94 goals saved above expected, but recent strong performances and a three-year contract have kept him in the crease.
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