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Leafs coach Craig Berube provides major update regarding Joseph Woll's health

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Tom Banks
October 21, 2024  (2:22 PM)
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Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their No. 1 goaltender through five games, but now it appears Joseph Woll's return could be imminent.

Through five games this year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have posted a solid 3-2-0 record, a record that looks even better when you consider Joseph Woll has been out since the pre-season with a lower body injury. In four games, backup Anthony Stolarz has excelled, tallying a 1.79 GAA and a .937 save percentage, but for the Maple Leafs to have sustained success this season, they'll need their star tandem healthy.

While there has been speculation on a timeline for Woll's return, Craig Berube has now given the biggest hint yet that we could see his season debut coming this week. When asked about Woll's status, Berube played his cards fairly close to his chest, with a simple response about a potential season debut on Tuesday.

"Possibly, yes," said Berube when asked about Woll playing on Tuesday.


To start the week, Toronto will do battle with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday followed up with a clash against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and while Dennis Hildeby thrived in his one appearance this season, it's the perfect spot for a Woll debut. Through five games, Toronto have allowed just 11 goals, and with improvements all over the ice, optimism is very high, so with a healthy tandem, this remains one of the best teams in the NHL.

Last year, No. 60 dealt with many injury issues, even holding the team back in Game 7 of their round one Stanley Cup Playoff appearance, and while Stolarz has played well, this is a team that needs both men healthy if they want to make a deep run in the post-season.

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Leafs coach Craig Berube provides major update regarding Joseph Woll's health

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