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Maple Leafs’ Stolarz Reveals Nerve Issue, Nears Return After Few Practices

A specialist visit followed a November setback, with coaches stressing conditioning before any game assignment.

Overview

  • Anthony Stolarz said on Jan. 16 that a nerve issue kept him out and he figures to need a couple more practices before playing.
  • He has been skating with the team on the road trip after leaving the Nov. 11 game against the Bruins and missing the past 30 games.
  • Head coach Craig Berube reported a Nov. 20 setback that led to a specialist visit and now describes Stolarz as close but without a set return date.
  • Stolarz is 6-5-1 this season with a .884 save percentage and 3.51 goals-against average after posting a league-best .926 save percentage last year.
  • Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby have handled starts during the absence, with Hildeby projected to start Saturday against the Jets.