Maple Leafs Share Disastrous Update on Goaltender Anthony Stolarz Ahead of Game 6

On Tuesday, we saw Anthony Stolarz return to the ice for the first time since leaving Game 1 with a possible concussion after a collision with Panthers forward Sam Bennett, in which Bennett struck him in the head.

Stolarz once again took to the ice on Thursday with the Leafs' 'Black Aces', skating for about 30 minutes before exiting the ice.

While Leafs Nation was hopeful for a magical recovery and return to the lineup for the former second-round pick, head coach Craig Berube quickly threw cold water on that idea.

The Leafs' bench boss was asked about Stolarz joining the team in Florida for Game 6 on Friday, to which he offered a very disappointing and blunt response.

While Joseph Woll has held down the fort in the absence of Stolarz, he has struggled at times, giving up goals that he should be stopping. In addition to some of the weak goals he has given up, his ability to play the puck in comparison to the 31-year-old Stolarz has hindered the Leafs' ability to exit their zone quickly and efficiently.

Although Berube doubts the goaltender will join the Leafs in Florida, Leafs Nation remains hopeful that he will make a surprise appearance and somehow save the series for a Leafs team that may otherwise finally see the dismantling of the Core 4.