After a quick turnaround from Tuesday's opening night, the Toronto Maple Leafs are turning to their No. 2 between the pipes.
Anthony Stolarz will start in net on Wednesday against the New York Islanders, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller told reporters, as they embark on the second half of a season-opening back-to-back.
The 32-year-old is in his third season with the Maple Leafs and is looking to bounce back from an injury-laden 2025-26. In 26 games last season, Stolarz had a .893 save percentage and 3.28 goals-against average as Toronto missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 seasons.
Stolarz will be asked to play primarily in a backup role this season after the Maple Leafs brought on two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky to be their No. 1. Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 24 shots Tuesday night to fall 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens.
The Maple Leafs are also adding Bo Groulx to the lineup against the Islanders, Hiller said.
The 26-year-old suited up for 13 games for the Maple Leafs last season, potting three goals — two of them game-winners — and five points.
Hiller declined to reveal who will come out of the lineup in Groulx's place.
