US EditionAnthony Stolarz injury update: Maple Leafs star to miss Game 2 after collision with Panthers' Sam Bennett
- Anthony Stolarz, the goaltender for Toronto, endured two blows to the head during the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 on May 5, 2025.
- The first incident occurred when a wrist shot from Sam Reinhart knocked off Stolarz's mask early in the game, and the second involved an elbow from Sam Bennett in the crease during the second period.
- Despite visible signs of concussion, including vomiting during a television timeout, Stolarz was not removed immediately and later required hospital evaluation before being released.
- Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube confirmed Stolarz is recovering but will miss Game 2, which Joseph Woll will start, while concussion expert Chris Nowinski criticized the NHL's insufficient protocol response.
- Stolarz's absence may affect the team's performance given his strong first-round stats, and the events highlight concerns over concussion management and risks associated with repeated brain injuries.
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Neuroscientist expresses concern about how Stolarz injury situation was handled
Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz’s departure from the Maple Leafs’ series opener against Florida centred around whether Panthers forward Sam Bennett should have been disciplined for elbowing the Toronto goaltender.
Neuroscientist voices concern after Stolarz injury
Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz's departure from the Maple Leafs' series opener against Florida centred around whether Panthers forward Sam Bennett should have been disciplined for elbowing the Toronto goaltender.
Leafs Goalie Anthony Stolarz Officially Ruled Out For Game 2 Against Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which means it will be up to Joseph Woll to backstop the team in what is already an incredibly heated battle with the Florida Panthers.The 31-year-old had a rough night at the office on Monday night, when he took a hard wrist shot straight to the mask from Sam Reinhart early in the game and then was hit in the head by Panthers forw…
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