Leafs Make Key Decision Regarding Starting Goaltenders for Back-to-Back Against Flames, Blue Jackets
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The Maple Leafs announced their starting goaltender for Tuesday's game, revealing the plan for their back-to-back games against the Flames and Blue Jackets.
With the 499th goal of his career, John Tavares helped snap the Leafs' three-game losing streak on Saturday night. While Tavares got the spotlight, the Leafs would not have won that game if it wasn't for the play of Cayden Primeau, who got the start as Anthony Stolarz was given a much-needed night off.
Although Primeau gave up 3 goals on 26 shots, the 26-year-old made some very big and timely saves to give the Leafs a chance to take the game to overtime and pull out the victory.
Anthony Stolarz Takes the Blame, Despite Calling Out Teammates
The former second-round pick called out his teammates last week, following a second consecutive poor outing.
While the effort in front of the New Jersey native hasn't been particularly good at times, Stolarz did shoulder some of the blame on Monday for the Leafs' slow start.
Maple Leafs Turn to Stolarz Following Full Weekend Off
Having not played since Friday, Stolarz tended the home net during Tuesday's morning skate, indicating he will be between the pipes when the Leafs host the Calgary Flames Tuesday evening as part of the NHL's 'Frozen Frenzy'.
The 'Stolar-bear,' as he has quickly been dubbed after debuting a new mask on Monday that features the bear, will look to rebound against a struggling Flames team.
It will be the eighth start in 10 games for Stolarz, but the Leafs don't seem too concerned with his workload with the return of Joseph Woll around the corner.
Given the Leafs take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, it is expected that Stolarz will back up Primeau for that game, before getting back between the pipes when the Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
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