Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Earns win following shootout
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Woll stopped 29 of 32 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Utah.
Woll was beaten three times over a 3:56 stretch in the second period, but he stopped two shots in the shootout, and that was enough to secure the win. Toronto has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, and Woll has started in five of the team's last 10 games. He's gone 3-2-0 with a 3.49 GAA and an .880 save percentage over that stretch.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Defending crease Monday
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Woll will guard the road goal against Utah on Monday, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.
Woll has won four of his last six outings but has surrendered eight goals on 41 shots in his past two starts (1-1-0). He has a 21-12-0 record with one shutout, a 2.78 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 33 appearances this season. Utah is tied for 19th in the league with 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Chased early Wednesday
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Woll allowed three goals on seven shots before he was replaced by Anthony Stolarz in the first period of Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Woll won despite allowing five goals on 34 shots versus the Penguins on Sunday, but he wasn't allowed to play through his struggles a second time. The 26-year-old was stuck with the loss in the end after being responsible for Jack Eichel's power-play goal that led to his early exit. Woll is down to 21-12-0 with a 2.78 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 33 appearances this season. The Maple Leafs' next matchup is another tough one as they visit the Avalanche on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Set to start Wednesday
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Woll is expected to start in Wednesday's road clash against Vegas, per Mark Masters of TSN.
Woll has won four of his past five starts, but he allowed three or more goals in three of those victories. The American netminder is 21-11-0 with a 2.70 GAA and a .907 save percentage across 32 appearances in 2024-25. Woll made his first -- and thus far only -- career start against Vegas on Nov. 20 and earned a 31-save shutout in that clash.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Victorious in high-scoring affair
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Woll made 29 saves on 34 shots in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.
In a matchup that did not feature a lot of strong defensive play, Woll helped his team squeak out a win in his first start since Feb. 23. The 26-year-old allowed four goals at even strength and one on the power play. Woll owns a 21-11-0 record, .907 save percentage and 2.70 GAA through 32 appearances this season. Sunday's game was the first half of a back-to-back for Toronto, so Anthony Stolarz will likely be between the home pipes versus San Jose on Monday.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Little trouble against Chicago
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Woll stopped 25 of 27 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
He would have had a shutout if periods were 19 minutes long -- both of the Blackhawks' goals came in the final minute of a frame. Woll has been just fine lately, giving up either two or three goals in nine straight outings while winning six of them. He's now 20-11-0 with a 2.63 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 31 appearances this season. Woll and Anthony Stolarz figure to share the workload the rest of the way, though both have proven themselves capable as starters when the other has been out at times this season. The Maple Leafs visit the Bruins on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Another solid outing
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Woll made 23 saves in a 6-3 win over Calgary on Tuesday.
Woll played another strong game, especially with the Leafs racking up five minor penalties by the 5:06 mark of the second period. The Flames scored twice with the man advantage, but it's hard to fault him for those. Woll is one win from reaching 20 this season, and his 2.66 GAA and .909 save percentage are strong marks. He's already played a lot of hockey this season relative to his short NCAA seasons, so it will be good to get Anthony Stolarz (knee) back on the bench to keep the pairing as strong as possible.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Expected to start Saturday
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Woll is set to start on the road against Edmonton on Saturday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Woll has suffered back-to-back losses, but that's due to a lack of goal support rather than struggles on his end -- he stopped 43 of 47 shots (.915 save percentage) across those two starts. The 26-year-old is 17-10-0 with a 2.64 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 27 outings this campaign. Edmonton ranks sixth in goals per game with 3.29.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Suffers second straight loss
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Woll allowed two goals on 24 shots in a 3-1 defeat to Minnesota on Wednesday.
Woll has given up two goals in each of his last two outings while suffering losses to the Wild and Senators. Despite the recent skid, the 26-year-old netminder is putting together decent numbers this year, posting a 17-10-0 record to go with a 2.64 GAA, .908 save percentage and one shutout.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Done in by fluky goal
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Woll made 21 saves in a 2-1 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.
The winning goal was a bit of a fluke. It ricocheted off a defender's stick, another stick and a kneecap, then went over Woll's shoulder and barely made it over the line. He has performed well in Anthony Stolarz's (knee) absence and was especially strong Saturday when most of his team was unnoticeable on the ice. Woll is now 17-8-0 with one shutout, a 2.69 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 24 starts. He will continue to carry the bulk of the starts until Stolarz returns.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Third straight win
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Woll made 27 saves on 30 shots in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Monday.
It was a career-high 24th start for the season. Woll has now put up three straight wins with three goals allowed in each of those games. He has re-established his cadence after a bit of a soft spot a week ago, and he's 17-8-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .907 save percentage. Anthony Stolarz (knee) was once again on the ice Monday prior to Toronto's morning skate, but he's nowhere near a return. It's Woll's net. You can count on him.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Slated to start
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Woll is expected to patrol the home crease versus Tampa Bay on Monday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.
Woll will get his 24th start of 2024-25, marking a new career high. He has won his last two outings, stopping 53 of 59 shots. Woll has posted a 16-8-0 record with one shutout, a 2.68 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 24 appearances this season. Tampa Bay sits first in the league with 3.66 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Rebounds from shaky first period
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Woll stopped 32 of 35 shots in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens.
Woll allowed 12 goals over three starts entering Saturday's contest, and it looked like he could get the hook early against the Canadiens. The Leafs trailed 3-0 after the first period, but Woll bounced back, and so did his teammates due to a season-high seven markers. Woll has held up as a replacement for the injured Anthony Stolarz (knee), but the usage has taken its toll as the netminder approaches a career-high in starts. Toronto returns to action Monday against division rival Tampa Bay in a home matchup.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Slated to start Thursday
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Woll went through his regular game-day routine and is expected to be between the home pipes versus New Jersey on Thursday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
Woll has struggled in his last two starts, allowing nine goals on only 56 shots (.839 save percentage) en route to back-to-back losses. Overall, the netminder is 14-8-0 with one shutout, a 2.65 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 22 starts this season. The Devils are averaging 3.11 goals per game during the 2024-25 campaign, which ranks 11th in the NHL.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Would like a couple goals back
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Woll made 28 saves in a 6-3 loss to Carolina on Thursday.
He allowed five goals, at least two of which he'd like back. The Canes tight defensive style smothered the Leafs' scorers and took advantage of them offensively, too. Woll didn't play his best game, but he's been mostly solid this season. He'll shake it off and be ready next time out.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Will start Thursday
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Woll will start on the road versus the Hurricanes on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Woll is on a five-game winning streak, during which he has allowed just 10 goals on 152 shots (.934 save percentage). The 26-year-old will face his toughest test in a while against the Hurricanes, who have scored 17 goals over their last six contests, going 3-2-1 in that span.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Consistency improving
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Woll made 30 saves in a 3-2 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Woll's uptick in consistency of late has helped produce five straight wins with just 10 goals allowed. He has already started 19 games this season (he started 23 last year), and his record is 19-14-0 with a 2.46 GAA and a .915 save percentage. Plus the team in front of Woll has elevated its game, especially defensively, while they continue to score. It's a great scenario for Woll, but we need to keep an eye on his workload and adjust accordingly.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Projected to start in Philadelphia
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Woll is slated to start in Tuesday's road matchup against the Flyers, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
Woll is on a winning streak of at least four games for the second time in 2024-25. The 26-year-old has allowed two goals or less in three of those four outings during this current stretch. The Flyers are 3-6-0 in their last nine games.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Fourth straight win
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Woll made 27 saves Saturday in a 6-4 win over Boston.
Woll was good when he had to be early, but he was swimming a bit in the third in a game that felt like a playoff contest. The top line of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies gave him a lot of work with given their 13-point explosion (five goals, eight assists). Woll, who has four straight wins, will clean up his game and be ready for his next time in the blue paint.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Steals game from Isles
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Woll made 32 saves in a 2-1 win over the Islanders on Thursday.
Woll stole the game for the Leafs -- he made some huge saves to bail out his teammates, who coughed up the puck a few too many times on the night. Overall, Woll is 11-6-0 with one shutout in 16 starts this season, with a 2.48 GAA and .913 save percentage. Anthony Stolarz (knee) remains out for another few weeks, so take advantage of Woll's increased workload right now. Heading to the postseason, the Leafs may revert to a timeshare so both men are fresh for the postseason.
