Toronto Maple Leafs News

Stolarz has only started one of the previous four games but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Stolarz was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers. He has a solid 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% in 27 games this season (14-8-3) but has a less impressive 3.44 GAA and .876 SV% in his last five appearances (1-3-0). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -252 home favorites against a Flyers squad amid a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

A 21-year-old native from Ottawa, Haymes was one of the most sought after NCAA free agents this season. Haymes finished the 2024-25 NCAA season scoring 12 goals and adding six assists in 22 games for Dartmouth College. He will join the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season.

The Blue Jackets, amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1), are desperately trying to stay in contention for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Merzlikins between the pipes on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Merzlikins struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has a 3.04 GAA and .896 SV% in 46 games this season (22-19-5). The Blue Jackets enter Monday's contest as +114 road underdogs against an Islanders team with points in five straight games (2-0-3).

With Daniil Tarasov (illness) unable to play, Columbus will roll with Merzlikins between the pipes on the tail end of their back-to-back. Merzlikins was excellent yesterday, saving 27 of 28 shots in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Latvian goalie has a 3.00 GAA and .897 SV% in 45 games this season (22-18-5). The Blue Jackets enter Friday's contest as slight -102 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team coming off a disappointing 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders.

Stolarz will get the nod for the tail-end of Toronto's back-to-back on Thursday after serving as Joseph Woll's backup in each of the last two games. Stolarz has struggled of late after a tremendous start to his season, going winless with an .876 SV% in his last five starts. Despite the cold streak, Stolarz still owns an impressive 13-8-3 record and a .918 SV% on the season. The Maple Leafs enter action on Thursday at +115 on the money line.

The Panthers have lost two straight (0-2-0) and hope to return to the win column on Thursday with Bobrovsky tending the twine against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky struggled in his previous outing, allowing three goals on 15 shots (.800 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.51 GAA and .906 SV% in 45 games this season (28-15-2). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -185 road favorites against a Blue Jackets squad that has been outscored 10-1 in their last three games (0-3-0).

The Blue Jackets have lost four straight (0-4-0) and will turn to Merzlikins between the pipes on Thursday as they desperately try to stay in contention for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 30-year-old Merzlikins allowed three goals on 28 shots (.893 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 3.04 GAA and .896 SV% in 44 games this season (22-18-4). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as +165 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team amid a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

With Mattias Ekholm (illness) returning from a six-game absence, Stecher will be a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Stecher is averaging 13:44 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 53 games this season.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Panthers' win in Toronto on Thursday. Bobrovsky has been red-hot as of late, winning five of his last six starts with a 1.51 GAA, ,938 SV% and one shutout. As good as Bobrovsky's been this season, he's been just OK on the road, going 12-7-0 with a 2.65 GAA and .902 SV%. Still, he's an excellent option on Saturday with the Panthers been -191 road favourites.

Stolarz allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Panthers on Thursday. Stolarz has not recorded a win in March, going 0-2-1 with a 3.18 GAA and .876 SV% in four appearances (three starts). Tonight he'll face the Senators on home-ice, where the Maple Leafs are -137 favourites.

Tanev has missed the last six games, but will likely return to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:48 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (2G / 15A) and 151 blocks in 57 games this season.

Raddysh will take a seat as the Lightning opt to dress just six defencemen on Thursday. Mitchell Chaffee draws back into the lineup while Cam Atkinson will also slot in for Nikita Kucherov (illness).

Tanev has missed the last six games, but will likely return to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:48 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (2G / 15A) and 151 blocks in 57 games this season.

The Panthers' six-game winning streak snapped in their previous outing when Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. Bobrovsky has a 2.51 GAA and .907 SV% in 43 games this season (27-14-2) but has been outstanding since the beginning of January, posting a solid 2.07 GAA and .922 SV% in 18 outings (10-7-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -134 road favorites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Tanev has missed the last six games, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:48 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (2G / 15A) and 151 blocks in 57 games this season.

The Blue Jackets have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Merzlikins between the pipes on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 30-year-old Merzlikins struggled in his previous outing, allowing five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. He has a 3.04 GAA and .896 SV% in 43 games this season (22-17-4). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as +150 home underdogs against a Golden Knights team amid a two-game losing skid (0-1-1).