"Referee was standing right there": Sam Bennett's Panthers coach makes his feelings known about controversial no-call hit on Anthony Stolarz
- On May 5, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series in Toronto.
- The game included a controversial elbow by Panthers forward Sam Bennett to Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, who left the game shortly after.
- Stolarz, who posted a 2.21 goals-against average in the previous round, vomited on the bench and was replaced by backup Joseph Woll, who made 17 saves.
- Morgan Rielly scored his third postseason goal to break a tie, marking his 14th career playoff goal and a franchise record for defencemen.
- Stolarz remains under team evaluation, while Toronto’s win gives them a series lead and home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven matchup.
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"Referee was standing right there": Sam Bennett's Panthers coach makes his feelings known about controversial no-call hit on Anthony Stolarz
Sam Bennett’s hit on Anthony Stolarz in Game 1 is getting a lot of attention. The Florida Panthers forward made contact with the Toronto Maple Leafs goalie near the crease.

Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz leaves Game 1 against the Panthers with an apparent head injury
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Game 1 of the team’s second round series against Florida on Monday night with an apparent head injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz leaves in second period of Game 1
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz won't return to Monday's playoff series opener against the Florida Panthers after leaving the game in the second period. The team says he is "under evaluation.
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