Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Anthony Stolarz Hospitalized After Puck to Throat on March 21, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz was hit in the throat by a puck during warmups on March 21, 2026, and hospitalized. This is the second time this season he has had to miss games due to injury.
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Anthony Stolarz, the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender, was hospitalized after taking a puck to the throat during pre-game warmups on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The incident forced him to miss the team's scheduled start against the Ottawa Senators.

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Stolarz was released from the hospital after precautionary imaging and was expected to rejoin the team for their flight back to Toronto. The puck struck Stolarz under his mask, between his neck and collarbone. The shot reportedly came from his teammate, forward William Nylander, who has since contacted Stolarz.

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The Maple Leafs lost the game to the Senators by a score of 5-2. Joseph Woll served as the emergency goaltender and made 38 saves. Anthony Urban was also present as the emergency backup goalie, though his services were not required.

This season, Stolarz, 32, has a record of 8-9-3 with a .894 save percentage in 22 games. This comes after a stronger previous season where he posted a 21-8-3 record with a .926 save percentage. The goaltender has also missed significant time earlier in the season due to an upper-body injury, missing 33 games. The team currently sits second-to-last in the Eastern Conference with a 29-28-13 record. The Maple Leafs' next game is scheduled for Tuesday in Boston.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why was Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz hospitalized on Saturday, March 21, 2026?
Anthony Stolarz was hospitalized after a puck hit him in the throat during pre-game warmups before the game against the Ottawa Senators on March 21, 2026. He was released after tests and is expected to rejoin the team.
Q: Who shot the puck that hit Anthony Stolarz in the throat?
The puck that hit Stolarz was reportedly shot by his teammate, forward William Nylander. Nylander has since spoken to Stolarz about the incident.
Q: Did Anthony Stolarz play in the game against the Ottawa Senators on March 21, 2026?
No, Anthony Stolarz had to miss the game against the Ottawa Senators on March 21, 2026, because he was hospitalized after being hit by a puck. Joseph Woll played in his place.
Q: How did the Toronto Maple Leafs do in the game on March 21, 2026, without Stolarz?
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost the game to the Ottawa Senators with a score of 5-2. Joseph Woll, the emergency goalie, made 38 saves in the game.
Q: Has Anthony Stolarz been injured before this season?
Yes, Anthony Stolarz has missed 33 games earlier this season due to another upper-body injury. His current save percentage is .894 in 22 games played.