Anthony Stolarz saw an opportunity this summer in free agency.
When fellow Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll went down injured ahead of the team’s regular-season opener, another chance materialized quicker than expected.The 30-year-old has been exactly that so far with Toronto, starting three of the team’s four games to lift the curtain on the 2024-25 schedule as his crease partner works back from a groin issue.
There was a clear chance to grab the reins. The season’s still young, but Stolarz has taken full advantage with the New York Rangers set to visit Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.‘Difficulty of the business’: Treliving addresses Keefe’s firingLeafs hope to capitalize on momentum in first home game vs. Boston“You want to try and make the most of it,” Stolarz said. “But at the same time, I’ve learned that when you’re not in the net, you also have to be a good, supportive teammate.
“Big in net with his size, real calm demeanour,” Berube said. “He’s making the saves he’s supposed to make, and he’s fighting in traffic.” The 26-year-old is 21-13-1 with a .912 save percentage and 2.76 GAA in his 36 career regular-season games to go along with appearances in seven playoff contests.
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