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Anthony Stolarz starts in goal for Maple Leafs against Islanders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:09 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Anthony Stolarz starts in goal for Maple Leafs against Islanders

Summary

Anthony Stolarz has been named the starting goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they face the New York Islanders on October 1. Sergei Bobrovsky will not play due to the back-to-back games starting the season, following a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Stolarz, who has shown promise in past seasons, will seek to help Toronto secure its first win. The Islanders, starting their season, are expected to have Ilya Sorokin in goal.

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By the Numbers

•Maple Leafs lost season opener 3-2 to Canadiens.
•Stolarz previously led NHL in save percentage in recent seasons.
•Bobrovsky's performance and age influence the decision to rest him.
•Ilya Sorokin expected to start for the Islanders.

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12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Why Anthony Stolarz is Playing Goalie for Maple Leafs Tonight, not Sergei Bobrovsky

What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are already making a change for their second game of the season. They won’t have Sergei Bobrovsky starting as their goalie. Instead, Anthony Stolarz is getting the nod. Toronto will be looking for its first win of the season after a season-opening 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. On Wednesday night, […] The post Why Anthony Stolarz is Playing Goalie for Maple Leafs Tonight, not Sergei Bobrovsky appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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