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The Edmonton Oilers had poor luck at the beginning of the year. Things were looking like a repeat of the October before. That start resulted in the current head coach replacing the young Jay Woodcroft." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Regarding good luck, one former Oilers goalie has put together a Vezina-worthy performance to begin 2024-25." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This past summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed goalie Anthony Stolarz to a two-year deal worth $2.5 million per season. He has been the backbone of the team's success this year." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1dI4boo2RQ[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With an 18-10-2 record, the Maple Leafs are first in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In 17 games this season, Stolarz has been putting together a career-best performance. He has a record of 9-5-2 to go along with a 2.15 goals against average (GAA), a .927 save percentage, and one shutout." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Stolarz ranks among the best compared to goalies who have played at least 10 games this season. He's second to Connor Hellebuyck in GAA and first in SV%." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "However, his season is being put on hold for the next while." } }, { "id": "yu2zgbmv-6bm7u8jq", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/LeafsPR/status/1868379745936695783", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1868379745936695783", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Earlier today, Stolarz was put on Injured Reserve by the Maple Leafs. Right now, the goalie is considered day-to-day, so he should not be out for an extended amount of time. At that point, the 30-year-old can continue his season and bid for his first-ever Vezina Trophy." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Oilers acquired Stolarz in exchange for Cam Talbot. He would play six games, primarily as a backup. He would finish that season with a 3.77 GAA and a .897 SV%." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Perhaps this patch of bad luck can be interrupted by good luck after all. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Three New Defence Upgrades The Oilers Can Target" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Secrets Behind Recent Impressive Play" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Leon Draisaitl Makes His Case As The NHL's MVP" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Kris Knoblauch Reveals Viktor Arvidsson Injury Update" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Continue On With Demotion Carousel" } } ] }

Former Oilers' Vezina-Worthy Season On Hold