Maple Leafs Confirm Exciting News Regarding Goaltender Matt Murray

The Maple Leafs have dealt with more than their fair share of injury issues this season, with the most recent player going down to injury being goaltender Anthony Stolarz.

On Thursday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman had reported that the Leafs would recall veteran netminder Matt Murray, but did not reveal any additional information as to when that might occur. On Friday, we received our answer.

The Maple Leafs officially recalled Murray from the Marlies on Friday. In a subsequent move, they also returned rookie goalie Dennis Hildeby back to the Marlies.

Murray last played in the NHL 628 days ago, back on April 2, 2023 against the Detroit Red Wings, allowing 2 goals on 7 shots before leaving the game due to injury.

Murray missed the entirety of the 2023-24 season after undergoing bi-lateral hip surgery and subsequently re-signing with the Maple Leafs this summer on a 1-year deal worth $875,000.

While the Thunder Bay, Ontario native has missed a lot of time due to injury throughout his career, there's no denying his obvious skills when healthy. With two Stanley Cups to his credit, the talent is obvious.

It's his health that has been the biggest question mark. Now, having gone through his surgery, Murray has expressed publicly that he feels better than he ever has, which bodes well for the Maple Leafs.

Murray has been rock solid for the Marlies thus far in 2024-25, going 4-1-2 with a 1.85 GAA and a .931 SV% through 8 appearances.