Maple Leafs Make it Official, Announce Starter for Game 2 Against Panthers

Anthony Stolarz is doing much better according to his teammates and head coach Craig Berube following a trip to the hospital for further evaluation after leaving Game 1 due to a collision with Panthers forward Sam Bennett.

Joseph Woll had to replace Stolarz in the game, and despite not playing for 18 days, and giving up three third-period goals, he helped secure the win for the Leafs coming in cold.

While Berube was considering the possibility of Stolarz playing Game 2, at the Leafs' morning skate Wednesday, the former second-round pick did not take the ice and Woll manned the home net, indicating that he will start on Wednesday.

When Woll took the net on Monday, Dennis Hildeby quickly dressed and served as his backup. It appears, however, that Hildeby will watch from the press box on Wednesday to allow Matt Murray to serve as Woll's backup.

Though not officially confirmed, both Murray and Woll occupied the nets with Hildeby rotating, which serves as a good indication the two-time Stanley Cup Champion will be on the bench instead of the rookie.

Coming in cold and being turned to as the starter the following game is nothing new to Woll in the playoffs as he has done it in each of the past two post-seasons for the Leafs. The 26-year-old is 4-2 in 8 playoff games with a .924 save percentage, allowing just 13 goals on 170 shots.