Trending Now - Maple Leafs Goalie Stolarz Hospitalized After Throat Injury

WHO:

Craig Berube, head coach of the Maple Leafs, stated that Stolarz was out of the hospital and would meet the team on the plane heading back home to Toronto.

Anthony Stolarz, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender

Joseph Woll, replacement goalie for the Maple Leafs

Craig Berube, head coach of the Maple Leafs

WHAT:

Stolarz took a puck to the throat during warmups

Stolarz was taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging

Stolarz missed his expected start in a game on March 21st, 2026

Joseph Woll replaced Stolarz and gave up five goals in a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators

Woll faced 36 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 20th, 2026

Stolarz has a record of 8-9-3 with an .894 save percentage in 22 games this season

Stolarz previously missed extended time earlier in the season due to an upper-body injury

WHERE:

Ottawa, Canada (location of the game against the Senators)

Toronto, Canada (home city of the Maple Leafs)

WHEN:

The Maple Leafs next play on March 24th, 2026, against the Boston Bruins.

Incident occurred during warmups on March 21st, 2026

Stolarz was expected to start on March 21st, 2026

The Maple Leafs next play on March 24th, 2026

WHY:

Stolarz was injured due to a puck hitting him in the throat during warmups

HOW:

Stolarz was taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging following the injury

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:15 UTC)

In a positive update for the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Craig Berube announced that goaltender Stolarz has been released from the hospital and will join the team on their flight back to Toronto. The Maple Leafs are set to face off against the Boston Bruins this coming March 24. Fans are hopeful to see Stolarz back on the ice soon as the team prepares for this important matchup.

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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 19:15 UTC)

In a concerning incident during warmups on March 21, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was hit in the throat by a puck and was subsequently taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging. With Stolarz unable to start, Joseph Woll stepped in as the replacement goalie but faced a tough game, allowing five goals in a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Stolarz, who has a record of 8-9-3 this season, had already missed time earlier due to an upper-body injury and was expected to play again when the Maple Leafs face off on March 24.