Akhtyamov's brief NHL stint is over for the time being after the 24-year-old net-minder was returned to the Toronto Marlies (NCAA) on Tuesday in exchange for Dennis Hildeby. Akhtyamov made his NHL debut this season but has struggled mightily in just three appearances, with a 0-2-0 record, a 5.24 GAA and .877 SV%.
Akhtyamov gave up five goals on 44 shots against in his first career start last week but will look for better fortune in his second start Monday as the Leafs host Dallas with him between the pipes. The 24-year-old joins a long list of Toronto starter's used during their lost 2025-26 season after he posted a 20-12-6 record, alongside a 2.90 GAA and .903 SV% with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) earlier this year. He will likely take on a short-handed Dallas Stars team, who has locked up the second spot in the Central Division.
Akhtyamov gave up five goals on 44 shots against in his first career start last week but will look for better fortune in his second start Monday as the Leafs host Dallas with him between the pipes. The 24-year-old joins a long list of Toronto starter's used during their lost 2025-26 season after he posted a 20-12-6 record, alongside a 2.90 GAA and .903 SV% with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) earlier this year. He will likely take on a short-handed Dallas Stars team, who has locked up the second spot in the Central Division.
Anthony Stolarz (lower body) was injured early in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, resulting in Akhtyamov being recalled from the Marlies and suiting up for his first career NHL start. The 24-year-old goalie was a fourth-round pick of the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has been serviceable this year at the AHL level, posting a 2.90 GAA and .903 SV% in 36 games (20-12-4). That said, the Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as significant +228 road underdogs against a New York Islanders team desperate to snap a four-game losing streak (0-4-0) and stay within reach of a Wild Card spot.
With the return of Joseph Woll (lower body), Akhtyamov has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Akhtyamov was drafted in the fourth round, 106th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old goalie made his NHL debut in relief over the weekend, saving all five shots he faced in half of a period. He has a 2.82 GAA and .894 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Marlies (AHL) this season.
Akhtyamov was drafted in the fourth-round, 106th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old goalie has yet to play an NHL game. He has a 2.82 GAA and .894 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Marlies (AHL) this season.
Akhtyamov was drafted in the fourth-round, 106th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old goalie has yet to play an NHL game. He has a 2.82 GAA and .894 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Marlies (AHL) this season.
