May 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) and Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) battle for position in front of the goal during the second period 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/8b7bc9f3-902c-4daf-b133-cd79249b11f2.jpeg] May 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) and Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) battle for position in front of the goal during the second period of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images It doesn't appear as though Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will receive any supplemental discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ixKduUvIsc]. That's the word from TSN's Chris Johnston [https://x.com/reporterchris/status/1919746836274786685] following Toronto's 5-4 win in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. After the game on Monday, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was asked about his assessment of the collision on his netminder. "Elbow to the head. Yeah. Clear. Clear. Clear as day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGvq2YXnyI]," he said. "I think, we handled it the way we should handle it. I'm not sure why there's not a call on it. But, you know, I get it. They missed calls. But it's clearly a penalty." ‘That’s Up To The League’: Maple Leafs’ Berube On If Bennett’s Hit That Injured Stolarz Warrants Discipline [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/688f7226-ec57-4325-bb80-3b99aa61b081.jpeg] ‘That’s Up To The League’: Maple Leafs’ Berube On If Bennett’s Hit That Injured Stolarz Warrants Discipline The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing some uncertainty in the crease after an injury to goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who was forced to leave Game 1 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers following a controversial elbow from Panthers forward Sam Bennett. The hit, during a Florida power play early in the second period, led to Stolarz ultimately exiting the game later in the frame. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/thats-up-to-the-league-maple-leafs-berube-on-if-bennetts-hit-that-injured-stolarz-warrants-discipline] No penalty was assessed to Bennett on the play. Roughly 10 minutes following the hit, Stolarz appeared to be sick on the bench and was forced to depart the game. He was later sent to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to multiple reports. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports Stolarz has since been released [https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1919749205150617797]. Report: Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Being Evaluated In Hospital After Leaving Game 1 Vs. Panthers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/496792c7-86b7-4bfb-8a52-3f0f9cce1c44.jpeg] Report: Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz Being Evaluated In Hospital After Leaving Game 1 Vs. Panthers The bad news regarding Anthony Stolarz continues. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/report-maple-leafs-anthony-stolarz-being-evaluated-in-hospital-after-leaving-game-1-vs-panthers] When asked if the club would reach out to the NHL's Department of Player Safety, Berube was deferential." Well, they do their job. They'll look at everything and decide what's necessary. You know, that's all we... I know it's an elbow." Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz Leaves Game 1 After Taking Elbow From Panthers’ Sam Bennett [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0f29800a-9b46-4a57-89b0-800fd117e3ad.jpeg] Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz Leaves Game 1 After Taking Elbow From Panthers’ Sam Bennett The Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation took an unexpected turn in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers, as Anthony Stolarz was forced to leave the game midway through the second period after appearing to take an elbow to the head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-anthony-stolarz-leaves-game-1-after-taking-elbow-from-panthers-sam-bennett] Joseph Woll stepped in and made 17 saves to pick up his first win of the 2025 postseason in what was also his first appearance. The Leafs hold an optional practice on Tuesday. Game 2 of the series is set to go on Wednesday. A Tough Situation For Sure’: Joseph Woll Secures Maple Leafs’ First 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Win After Anthony Stolarz Injury [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/40dd1087-328c-46a1-b223-74f9b8f6e8f3.jpeg] A Tough Situation For Sure’: Joseph Woll Secures Maple Leafs’ First 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Win After Anthony Stolarz Injury It was not how Joseph Woll wanted to make his 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/a-tough-situation-for-sure-joseph-woll-secures-maple-leafs-first-2025-stanley-cup-playoff-win-after-anthony-stolarz-injury] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! 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