Anthony Stolarz misses Toronto Maple Leafs defeat after throat injury
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed Saturday’s 5-2 defeat by the Ottawa Senators after being taken to hospital with a throat injury sustained during warm-ups.
The netminder was struck by a puck prior to face-off and immediately required medical attention.
He was transported to a local hospital for precautionary imaging while his team-mates took to the ice.
Woll steps in as Senators dominate
Joseph Woll was drafted in as a late replacement but struggled to contain the host side.
The stand-in gave up five goals, having already faced a gruelling 36 shots during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
Head coach Craig Berube provided a reassuring update on his starting goaltender after the final buzzer.
He confirmed that the player had been discharged from medical care and would travel back to Toronto alongside the rest of the squad.
Recent struggles and upcoming fixtures
It has been a challenging second season for the shot-stopper, who previously missed extended time with an upper-body issue.
He currently holds an 8-9-3 record across 22 appearances, alongside a save percentage of .894.
The Canadian franchise must now regroup before they travel to face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
