Maple Leafs Make Lineup Changes vs. Sabres, Place Stolarz on IR
Leafs Shuffle Lineup, Tap Hildeby for Back-to-Back Game Against Sabres
Toronto, ON – The Toronto Maple Leafs are making some adjustments to their lineup as they prepare to face the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of a back-to-back set. Head coach Craig Berube announced that forwards Ryan Reaves and Nick Robertson will be inserted into the lineup, along with defenseman Phillippe Myers.
This means forwards Pontus Holmberg and Fraser Minten, and also defenseman Conor Timmins, will be sitting out the game.
In goal, Dennis Hildeby will get the nod against Buffalo. This marks the third career start for the 23-year-old netminder, who currently holds a 1-1 record with a 4.03 goals-against average and a .869 save percentage.
Hildeby’s call-up comes on the heels of an injury to backup goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Stolarz,who suffered a lower-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday,is expected to miss at least the next two games. The Leafs officially placed Stolarz on injured reserve Sunday, retroactive to December 12th.
This means Stolarz won’t be eligible to return until Friday’s game against the Sabres in Buffalo.Stolarz has been a reliable presence for the Leafs this season, posting a 9-5-2 record with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage.
Leafs Shuffle Lineup, Tap Hildeby for Back-to-Back Game Against Sabres
Toronto, ON - The Toronto Maple Leafs are shaking things up for tonightS matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Craig Berube confirmed several lineup changes, including the insertion of forwards Ryan Reaves and Nick Robertson, as well as defenseman Phillippe Myers.
Sitting out for this back-to-back game are forwards Pontus Holmberg and Fraser Minten, alongside defenseman Conor Timmins.
In goal, Dennis Hildeby will get the start, marking his third career NHL start. The 23-year-old netminder currently holds a 1-1 record with a 4.03 goals-against average and a .869 save percentage.
Hildeby’s call-up comes after backup goaltender Anthony Stolarz sustained a lower-body injury against the Anaheim ducks on Thursday.Stolarz is expected to miss at least the next two games. Officially placed on injured reserve Sunday (retroactive to December 12th), Stolarz will be ineligible to return until Friday’s game in Buffalo. Stolarz has been a strong performer for the Leafs this year, posting a 9-5-2 record, with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage.