Stolarz left the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 win over visiting Anaheim on Thursday with a lower-body damage. He could possibly be seen flexing his proper leg after permitting the Geese’ first aim in that recreation.
Treliving mentioned an MRI discovered no structural harm, however Stolarz had discomfort and issue straightening his leg due to a free physique — a small piece of broken-off bone or cartilage.
“There was found almost like a little pebble that was stuck in behind his knee,” Treliving mentioned.
Stolarz is ready to bear a process to take away the free physique on Wednesday in New York.
The 30-year-old was off to a robust begin in his first season with the Maple Leafs with a 9-5-2 file, 2.15 goals-against common, .927 save share and one shutout.
“You don’t want to see anybody out, especially a goaltender that’s been playing well like that,” Treliving mentioned. “But it has to get addressed, and we’re going to get it addressed.”
Stolarz, from Edison, New Jersey, signed a two-year, $5-million contract with Toronto in free company after successful the Stanley Cup as a backup with the Florida Panthers. He has {split} time within the Leafs’ internet this season with Joseph Woll.
