Toronto locked up their goaltender of the future on Monday as it signed Joseph Woll to a three-year contract extension worth $10.98 million ($3.66M AAV). The 25-year-old netminder took a large step forward in 2023-24 despite battling injuries throughout the season, with his 12-11-1 record, 2.94 GAA and .907 SV% in 25 games played.
Woll took over Toronto's crease for Game 5 and was sensational, stopping 27 of 28 shots against (.964 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime victory and will start again in Game 6 in Toronto. The 25-year-old enjoyed an up-and-down injury-filled season, with his 12-11-1 record, 2.94 GAA and .907 SV%. He will look to keep Toronto's season alive on Thursday, as they host their rival the Boston Bruins.
In a must-win game, the Maple Leafs will turn to Woll in Game 5 for his first start of the series. Woll made his first appearance in game four, saving all five shots he faced in relief of Ilya Samsonov in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old netminder had a 2.94 GAA and .907 SV% in 25 games (12-11-1) this season. The Maple Leafs enter action on Tuesday as +144 road underdogs.
In a must-win game, the Maple Leafs will likely turn to Woll in game five for his first start of the series. Woll made his first appearance in game four, saving all five shots he faced in relief of Ilya Samsonov in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old netminder had a 2.94 GAA and .907 SV% in 25 games (12-11-1) this season. The Maple Leafs enter action on Tuesday as +144 road underdogs.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Maple Leafs will turn to Woll in the on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Woll has started one of every three games the last several weeks, a trend that continues on Tuesday as the Maple Leafs enter action as +135 road underdogs. Woll has allowed two or fewer goals in two of his last three games (2-1-0), including saving 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Woll will get his first start in three games as he takes on New Jersey for the second half of Toronto's back-to-back on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has struggled through injuries all season but still holds an impressive 11-10-1 record, 2.92 GAA and .907 SV%. He heads to New Jersey to take on the Devils, who have lost three of their last four contests and just announced their star forward Jack Hughes (shoulder) would be out for the remainder of the season.
Ilya Samsonov played the last two games for the Maple Leafs but they will turn to Woll on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an attempt to win four straight. Woll has allowed three or fewer goals in three of his last four (2-2-0), including a strong performance in his last outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals. The Maple Leafs enter action as -120 home favourites.
Ilya Samsonov played the last two games for the Maple Leafs but they will likely turn to Woll on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an attempt to win four straight. Woll has allowed three or fewer goals in three of his last four (2-2-0), including a strong performance in his last outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals. The Maple Leafs enter action as -120 home favourites.
Despite Ilya Samsonov announcing he feels healthy to return on Thursday, Joseph Woll will get his third straight start on Thursday as he attempts to put an end to a two-game losing streak. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an up-and-down season filled with injuries but still has a respectable 10-9-1 record, 2.96 GAA and .908 SV% this season. He will take on the surging Washington Capitals at home, who find themselves in the final wildcard playoff spot after winning six of their last seven games.
With Ilya Samsonov sidelined with an undisclosed injury, the Maple Leafs will turn to Woll for the second straight contest. Woll was tremendous in a losing effort in his last outing, saving 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs have lost three of their last five (2-2-1) and enter action as -140 home favourites against the New Jersey Devils.
Woll has only played twice in March, allowing four goals in each contest, most recently on March 7th, and will return to the crease on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Woll has struggled to regain his form since returning from a long-term injury, posting a .881 SV% in three games (1-2-0). That said, the Maple Leafs, losers of two straight (0-1-1), are -133 road favourites against a Washington Capitals club that has scored two or fewer goals in four of their last five (3-2-0).
Woll has only played twice in March, allowing four goals in each contest, most recently on March 7th, and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Woll has struggled to regain his form since returning from a long-term injury, posting a .881 SV% in three games (1-2-0). That said, the Maple Leafs, losers of two straight (0-1-1), are -133 road favourites against a Washington Capitals club that has scored two or fewer goals in four of their last five (3-2-0).
Martin Jones will get a break from sitting in the press box as he is set to take over the backup duties from Woll on Tuesday night. It's unknown whether Woll is simply a healthy scratch or dealing with an undisclosed injury at this time.
Woll will get the nod for the tail-end of Toronto's back-to-back on Thursday after Ilya Samsonov got the nod in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime victory over the Sabres. It's the second time in as many games that Woll will face the Bruins. He surrendered four goals on 27 shots in a 4-1 loss to Boston on Monday. It was just his second start since returning from the ankle injury he suffered in early December. Woll and the Maple Leafs are +125 underdogs heading into Boston on Thursday.
Woll will be back between the pipes for the Maple Leafs on Monday after Ilya Samsonov got the nod in Saturday's game against the Rangers. Woll was excellent in his first game back from an ankle injury last Thursday, allowing just two goals on 32 shots enroute to a 4-2 victory over the Coyotes. Woll owns a 9-5-1 record on the season to go along with a .918 SV% and 2.75 GAA. He draws a challenging home matchup on Monday as the Leafs are just -131 favourites over the Bruins.
Woll has not played since December 7th due to an ankle injury. After participating in practice the last three weeks and joining the Marlies (AHL) for a conditioning stint, he will make his return to the Maple Leafs' crease on Thursday night. He will be looking to build off his strong start to the season and add to his 8-5-1 record, 2.80 GAA, and .916 SV%. The Maple Leafs enter action as significant -242 home favourites against an Arizona Coyotes club riding a 13-game losing streak.
Woll has not played since December 7th due to an ankle injury. After participating in practice the last three weeks and joining the Marlies (AHL) for a conditioning stint, he will likely make his return to the Maple Leafs' crease on Thursday night. He will be looking to build off his strong start to the season and add to his 8-5-1 record, 2.80 GAA, and .916 SV%. The Maple Leafs enter action as significant -242 home favourites against an Arizona Coyotes club riding a 13-game losing streak.
