In a disappointing turn of events for the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed that goaltender Joseph Woll will be sidelined for an undisclosed period due to a left leg injury. The severity of the injury will be determined after further testing once the team returns home.
Woll’s exit from the game occurred with 9:38 remaining in the third period against the Ottawa Senators, with the Maple Leafs holding a narrow 3-2 lead. Despite facing adversity, the team managed to secure a 4-3 victory, but the win was overshadowed by the concern for Woll’s well-being.
The 25-year-old goaltender had delivered a stellar performance, making 29 saves before the unfortunate incident. While he was in he looked incredible. Unfortunately, Woll’s night came to an abrupt end after a routine-looking save on Rourke Chartier led to a left leg injury. In visible pain, he required assistance to leave the ice. Fans and teammates are now worried about the potential impact on the team’s goaltending depth.
Losing Woll Is a Huge Problem for the Maple Leafs
Sheldon Keefe acknowledged Woll’s significance, stating, “He’s the big reason why we get two points here tonight.” Woll’s value to the team becomes even more evident considering his low salary of $766,667 for the current season and the next. Losing him for an extended period could pose a significant challenge for the Maple Leafs, given his crucial role as the team’s primary goaltender.
As Maple Leafs fans await further updates on Woll’s condition, the team faces uncertainties about its goaltending situation. With no Ilya Samsonov due to an illness, the Leafs are left with Martin Jones in net. The hope now is that Woll’s injury won’t sideline him for an extended duration, allowing him to resume his impressive contributions to the team’s success.