Craig Berube gives fans the Joseph Woll update they've been waiting for

In a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on December 4th, Woll exited the game at the end of the second period.

A lower-body injury forced the Leafs to turn to Dennis Hildeby ever since, and while he may have floundered against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, the rest of his run has been brilliant.

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Woll was potentially ready to return to the Leafs' lineup on Saturday.

However, the team elected to give him an extra three days due to his injury history and not wanting to risk any setbacks, already being without Anthony Stolarz, who has yet to resume skating.

At the conclusion of practice on Monday, in which Woll was a full participant, Berube was asked about the 27-year-old netminder, providing the following update.

As for his availability for Tuesday against the Blackhawks, Berube was coy in his response, not confirming nor denying anything, though the prevailing thought is that Woll will be good to go.

Woll had been a stabilizing force for the Leafs when he returned from his leave of absence, posting a .924 save percentage in his first seven games. Should he return on Tuesday, it will be a welcomed turn of events for the club and Hildeby, who will get a well-deserved rest.