The Toronto Maple Leafs appear unlikely to have their starting goalie when they face elimination for this first time this season.
Anthony Stolarz is doubtful to travel with the team to Florida for Game 6, head coach Craig Berube told reporters.
Stolarz, who was knocked out of Game 1, skated for the second time since sustaining the injury on Thursday.
The 31-year-old left the series opener after taking an elbow to the head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett.
The hit from his former Florida teammate came after the netminder had taken a shot off his mask earlier in the game.
The 31-year-old went to the locker room shortly after the hit by Bennett — not before vomiting into Toronto's bench — and was eventually transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Joseph Woll has stepped into Stolarz's starting role, posting an .877 save percentage and 4.02 goals-against average in five appearances.
The Maple Leafs trail the Panthers 3-2 in the second-round series. Game 6 is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with live coverage available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
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