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Stolarz will start in New Jersey on Tuesday.

The Maple Leafs have alternated netminders the past two weeks, a trend that will continue on Tuesday when Stolarz returns to the crease against the New Jersey Devils. Despite being on the wrong side of a 3-1 score against the Washington Capitals, Stolarz was solid in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%). He has a solid 2.22 GAA and .924 SV% in 15 games this season (8-5-2). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as +121 road underdogs against a Devils club coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Anthony Stolarz
Domi (lower-body) is a possibility to return on Tuesday vs. New Jersey.

Domi has not played since November 16th, missing the last eight games with a lower-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 29-year-old Domi has struggled with the Maple Leaf this season, going without a point in 13 straight games.

Max Domi
Stolarz will start against the Capitals on Friday.

The Maple Leafs are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Stolarz between the pipes on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Stolarz was excellent in his previous outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, adding to his stellar 2.23 GAA and .924 SV% through 14 games this season (8-4-2). The Maple Leafs enter Friday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Capitals club coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Anthony Stolarz
Stolarz is expected to start vs. Washington on Friday.

The Maple Leafs are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Stolarz between the pipes on Friday against the Washington Capitals. Stolarz was excellent in his previous outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, adding to his stellar 2.23 GAA and .924 SV% through 14 games this season (8-4-2). The Maple Leafs enter Friday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Capitals club coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Anthony Stolarz
McCabe (upper-body) will remain out for a second-straight game on Wednesday vs. Nashville.

McCabe exited Saturday's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 11:27 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:20 time-on-ice and has five points (0G / 5A) in 23 games. He will miss a second straight game on Wednesday but is not expected to be out of the lineup for long.

Jake McCabe
Stolarz will start against the Blackhawks on Monday.

Stolarz has only played one of the last four games for the Maple Leafs but will return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Stolarz has allowed three or more in three straight (1-2-0), including allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. That said, he is still sporting an excellent 2.33 GAA and .921 SV% in 13 games this season. The Maple Leafs enter the action on Monday as enormous -399 home favorites against a Blackhawks club defeated 6-3 by the Columbus Blue Jackets last night.

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Bobrovsky (personal) is not traveling with the Panthers for their game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Bobrovsky is not expected to be available in Pittsburgh on Tuesday due to the impending birth of his child. Spencer Knight is projected to get the start in Bobrovsky's absence, and the team also recalled Chris Driedger from Charlotte (AHL) on Monday, presumably to back up Knight on Tuesday.

Sergei Bobrovsky
McCabe (upper-body) is out vs. Chicago on Monday and considered day-to-day.

McCabe exited Saturday's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 11:27 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:20 time-on-ice, has five points (0G / 5A) in 23 games, and is not expected to be out of the lineup for long.

Jake McCabe
Stolarz is in the starter's crease at Toronto's morning skate.

Stolarz has only played one of the last four games for the Maple Leafs but will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Stolarz has allowed three or more in three straight (1-2-0), including allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. That said, he is still sporting an excellent 2.33 GAA and .921 SV% in 13 games this season. The Maple Leafs enter the action on Monday as enormous -399 home favorites against a Blackhawks club defeated 6-3 by the Columbus Blue Jackets last night.

Anthony Stolarz
Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

With Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) placed on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Rifai from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The 26-year-old Rafai has four point (2G / 2A) in 17 games with the Marlies this season. He made his NHL debut in 2023-24, playing two games with the Maple Leafs.

Marshall Rifai
Matthews (upper-body) has stated he will return on Saturday vs. Tampa Bay.

Matthews has missed nine straight games due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup on Saturday after being a full participant in consecutive practices. Before his injury, Matthews was off to a slower-than-usual start to the 2024-25 campaign but had six points (2G / 4A) in his last five games.

Auston Matthews
Matthews (upper-body) practiced in full on Friday.

Matthews has missed nine straight games due to an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup after being a full participant in consecutive practices. His next chance to return to the lineup will be on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, Matthews was off to a slower-than-usual start to the 2024-25 campaign but had six points (2G / 4A) in his last five games.

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