Toronto Maple Leafs

2024 - 10 - 9

Maple Leafs & A&W Sauce Up the Season with Stolarz Surprise!

Canadiens -- Joseph Woll -- Leafs -- Maple Leafs -- Montreal Canadiens -- Samuel Montembeault -- Stolarz -- anthony stolarz -- leafs game -- maple leafs vs canadiens -- maple leafs – canadiens -- sam montembeault A&W - Anthony Stolarz - Joseph Woll - Montreal Canadiens - NHL - Teen Burger - Toronto Maple Leafs - Canadiens - Leafs - Maple Leafs - Samuel Montembeault - Stolarz - anthony stolarz - leafs game - maple leafs vs canadiens - maple leafs – canadiens - sam montembeault

Joseph Woll's lower-body injury takes the spotlight as Stolarz steps in against the Canadiens, plus a tasty A&W deal for fans!

The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their highly anticipated 2024-25 NHL season in a familiar fashion—unexpected twists and delicious deals. Just as the season was about to begin with electricity and excitement, the team announced that their intended starting goaltender, Joseph Woll, faced a lower-body injury and wouldn’t be between the pipes for their opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Instead, the backup goalie Anthony Stolarz was chosen to showcase his skills in a quintessential rivalry match, making the stakes even higher for the Maple Leafs as they aim to secure victory despite the setback.

Fans are familiar with the nerves of knowing their star player is sidelined. Woll's absence may have felt like déjà vu for fans who have witnessed similar scrambles in past seasons. But fans were not left wanting; Stolarz's dedication and strength between the posts were immediately crucial as he prepared to handle the intense atmosphere of Montreal’s Bell Centre. With a fresh chance to shine, Stolarz took to the ice, eager to seize this gilded opportunity and show leaf-lovers that the team is still a strong contender.

In tandem with their game opener, the Maple Leafs delighted fans with an irresistible A&W deal, offering 55% off the classic Teen Burger on game days. This delicious promotion ensures that excitement does not just stop at hockey; it extends to fans munching on their favorite burgers while cheering on the team. What a great way to fuel up before battle! Who doesn’t want to eat some scrumptious fast food while witnessing live hockey action? Because hey! Every goal deserves a delicious celebration.

As the match played out, Stolarz defended valiantly, even as the Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault launched a fantastic performance back at him with 47 saves. It was a nail-biting game, and the excitement didn’t let up as Cole Caufield scored the lone goal that earned Montreal a shut-out victory. Although the Leafs faced disappointment in the staggering season opener, the energy and camaraderie of the fans, coupled with the hope of many more matches to come, suggest that this season is far from over!

Fun fact: The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't made it past the first round of the playoffs since 2004, a statistic weighing heavily on the team's ambitions this season. Additionally, the Canadiens' incredible shutout victory was Montembeault's career highlight, proving that sometimes, backup stars can shine brighter in crucial moments!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sportsnet.ca"

Deja vu all over again: Maple Leafs' Woll out vs. Canadiens, Stolarz ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The Toronto Maple Leafs' new season begins the way the previous one ended: with a surprise announcement that planned starting goaltender Joseph Woll cannot ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Ottawa Senators"

Morgan Rielly | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

torontomapleleafs.com is the official Web site of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club. The Maple Leafs and mapleleafs.com are trademarks of MLSE.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NHL.com"

Woll unavailable for Maple Leafs season opener due to lower-body ... (NHL.com)

Goalie could play Thursday at Devils; Stolarz to start for Toronto against Canadiens.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Toronto.com"

Toronto Maple Leafs and A&W team up for deal you can score on ... (Toronto.com)

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 9th, a "delicious deal" on A&W's classic Teen Burger will be available for all home and away games exclusively in Ontario.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TSN"

Ice Chips: Stolarz starts for Leafs; Woll battling lower-body injury (TSN)

Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBC.ca"

Maple Leafs goalie Woll out for opener against Canadiens, Stolarz ... (CBC.ca)

Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz will get the start in place of injured Joseph Woll when the Maple Leafs visit the Montreal Canadiens to open their NHL season ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Toronto Sun"

Joseph Woll scratched from Toronto Maple Leafs season-opener in ... (Toronto Sun)

Less than a day after saying how pumped he was to begin the season in Montreal, the Maple Leafs goaltender will be a spectator.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sports Illustrated"

Toronto Maple Leafs Turning to Backup Goalie After Injury (Sports Illustrated)

Ahead of their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs will start backup goalie Anthony Stolarz between the pipes. Stolarz is coming off ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "iPhone in Canada"

A&W App Deal: 55% Off Teen Burgers on Maple Leafs Game Days ... (iPhone in Canada)

A&W is kicking off the Toronto Maple Leafs' regular season with a special deal for fans in Ontario. Starting Wednesday, October 9, on every game day, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CityNews Toronto"

Maple Leafs, Canadiens season opener. What you need to know (CityNews Toronto)

Last Updated October 9, 2024 10:31 am. The Toronto Maple Leafs will begin yet another highly anticipated regular season on Wednesday night in Montreal, an 82- ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Globalnews.ca"

Call of the Wilde: Canadiens kick off season by shutting out Toronto ... (Globalnews.ca)

This is the year that the Canadiens need to rise up in the standings to show that the rebuild is on course. Brian Wilde has more on how the Habs kicked off ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Maple Leafs Hot Stove"

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #1 Projected ... (Maple Leafs Hot Stove)

Anthony Stolarz will tend goal for the Maple Leafs in the opening game of the 2024-25 season tonight in Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet).

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TSN"

Leafs place G Woll on IR ahead of season opener (TSN)

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Joseph Woll on injured reserve with a lower-body injury ahead of Wednesday's season-opening game against the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Ottawa Senators"

Leafs at Canadiens 10.09.24 | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

torontomapleleafs.com is the official Web site of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club. The Maple Leafs and mapleleafs.com are trademarks of MLSE.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sportsnet.ca"

Canadiens, Montembeault open season with shutout victory over ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Samuel Montembeault stopped all 47 shots he faced as the Montreal Canadiens stunned the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 1-0 shutout victory.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Ottawa Senators"

Anthony Stolarz | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

torontomapleleafs.com is the official Web site of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club. The Maple Leafs and mapleleafs.com are trademarks of MLSE.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CTV Montreal"

Montembeault posts 47-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs ... (CTV Montreal)

Sam Montembeault made 47 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NHL.com"

Montembeault makes 45 saves, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs in ... (NHL.com)

Caufield scores lone goal for Montreal; Stolarz stops 26 in debut for Toronto.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Ottawa Senators"

Mitch Marner | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

torontomapleleafs.com is the official Web site of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club. The Maple Leafs and mapleleafs.com are trademarks of MLSE.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Ottawa Senators"

Scotiabank Game Highlights | MTL | Toronto Maple Leafs (Ottawa Senators)

torontomapleleafs.com is the official Web site of the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club. The Maple Leafs and mapleleafs.com are trademarks of MLSE.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sportsnet.ca"

'Probably our best player': Stolarz shines, but Maple Leafs lack finish ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The low-key veteran backup with the high-gloss mask shone bright and held the fort well enough to give his team a chance to swipe a couple points on the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TSN"

Maple Leafs battle familiar face against Devils on TSN4 (TSN)

It's not often the second game of the season is circled as an important one by an NHL team, but the Toronto Maple Leafs will have some added pressure to ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Maple Leafs Hot Stove"

Sheldon Keefe ahead of his first game coaching against the Maple ... (Maple Leafs Hot Stove)

Ahead of Thursday night's Leafs vs. Devils matchup, Sheldon Keefe discussed his transition into a new job in New Jersey, pre-scouting his former team, ...

Explore the last week