May 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) looks down at a puck in his glove after a save against the Florida Panthers during the second period of game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/97823ba8-0cb1-45e2-9909-e9439d128aec.jpeg] May 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) looks down at a puck in his glove after a save against the Florida Panthers during the second period of game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images If there's anything the Toronto Maple Leafs can fall back on in a do-or-die Game 7 against the Florida Panthers, it's Joseph Woll's stellar play in elimination games. The 26-year-old has a 4-1 record, including a shutout, and a .958 save percentage when facing elimination [https://x.com/SNstats/status/1923573754698797274] in the playoffs. Woll had a shutout for the Maple Leafs in Game 6, forcing a series finale at home in front of the Toronto fans. "He's got that composure kind of just in him," Rielly said ahead of Game 7. "So here tonight, our job is to try to help him out as much as he can and make the job a little bit easier. But, yeah, he's been great. He handles himself in a great way. He has a composure about him. He's been outstanding." It's been fascinating to watch Woll handle moments after coming in for Anthony Stolarz in Game 1 of the series against Florida. Stolarz left after throwing up on the bench following Sam Bennett's forearm [https://x.com/JesseBlake/status/1919563547417145850] hit the goaltender in the head. The 31-year-old has been skating, but as of right now, there's no timeline on when Stolarz will be cleared for game action. Woll has an .893 save percentage through six games [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/player/joseph-woll-8479361] against the Panthers since coming into the lineup. ‘Not There Yet’: Maple Leafs' Craig Berube All But Confirms Anthony Stolarz Is Unavailable For Game 5, Timetable For Return Remains Uncertain [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/83ba748e-9e73-4a9e-8ab1-8b48774aa7f8.jpeg] ‘Not There Yet’: Maple Leafs' Craig Berube All But Confirms Anthony Stolarz Is Unavailable For Game 5, Timetable For Return Remains Uncertain As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, head coach Craig Berube all but confirmed that goaltender Anthony Stolarz will not be available, still with no clear timeline for his return. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/not-there-yet-maple-leafs-craig-berube-all-but-confirms-anthony-stolarz-is-unavailable-for-game-5-timetable-for-return-remains-uncertain] It might not be the flashiest of save percentages, but Woll's been there when the Maple Leafs have needed him most. "He's come up big in those moments," said William Nylander on Sunday. Another massive moment is ahead for Woll and the Maple Leafs on Sunday. It's arguably the biggest game for most players on the team. Woll didn't get to play in Game 7 of last year's series against the Boston Bruins after suffering a sprained back [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7V9OHc_f4M] at the end of Game 6. 'It Sucked Not Being Able To Play Last Year': Joseph Woll’s Shutout In Must-Win Game 6 Sets Up Chance To Make Up For Game 7 Opportunity Missed [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6893767d-8cba-4fdd-a79d-faacdbc21f36.jpeg] 'It Sucked Not Being Able To Play Last Year': Joseph Woll’s Shutout In Must-Win Game 6 Sets Up Chance To Make Up For Game 7 Opportunity Missed Joseph Woll stood tall for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the biggest game of his NHL career. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/it-sucked-not-being-able-to-play-last-year-joseph-woll-s-shutout-in-must-win-game-6-sets-up-chance-to-make-up-for-game-7-opportunity-missed] He will, though, step onto the ice on Sunday with fans screaming for Toronto to bring home their first second-round series win since 2002. "I think this is a pretty special opportunity for our team," Woll said. "I think we feel good going in, and we know our process. Just going to take that through." Game 7 gets underway shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET inside Scotiabank Arena. The Maple Leafs have the chance to change the narrative [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/he-s-good-to-go-matthew-knies-to-resume-regular-role-for-maple-leafs-in-crucial-game-7-after-game-6-injury-scare] of their team, with Woll leading them at the back and Auston Matthews leading them from the front. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwytvfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] to never miss a story.
