Craig Berube delivers unexpectedly positive update on Joseph Woll's injury, providing recovery timeline

Late during the 2nd period on Thursday evening, Joseph Woll injured himself after sticking out his leg to make a routine save. Thankfully, fans have no need to panic.

Craig Berube updated reporters on Woll's status on Saturday, the outlook good for a speedy return. Initial fears suggested the goalie could miss significant time. The Leafs have been bracing for the worst since Woll went down, especially with Anthony Stolarz already injured and Dennis Hildeby being thrust into a larger role.

Berube's tone on Saturday reflected cautious optimism. He noted that Woll's absence should not be more than a week.

Teammates were understandably relieved, as are fans. Woll has been the backbone of several Leafs wins of late, providing calm structure and poise during a turbulent stretch. His absence created both a performance gap and an emotional one. Hearing he is trending upward immediately lifted the room.

Toronto still needs to navigate the coming days carefully, but this update reshapes the urgency around external solutions. Hildeby will continue carrying the load for now, yet the possibility of Woll returning sooner than anticipated provides organizational breathing room.

For a team who hasn't had a lot of good injury news this season, this has to be considered a win for all parties. Woll's growth into an NHL starter has been one of the Leafs' best developments, and losing him for months could have derailed the season.

Now, with signs pointing upward, Toronto can focus on stabilizing its play rather than scrambling for replacements. A season that felt like it was teetering suddenly has a steadier outlook - and the hope that their calmest presence in net may not be gone for long.