Leafs Joseph Woll questionable for Game 7

Published May 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM
BY GRAHAM MONTGOMERY

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The Toronto Maple Leafs season is on the line tonight as they play a winner-take-all game seven against the Boston Bruins. Unfortunately, goaltender Joseph Woll might not be available, forcing the team to turn to Ilya Samsonov.

All this buzz started when NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that all three Leafs netminders were on the second bus to arrive at TD Garden this afternoon. Typically, the starting netminder would be with the first group to arrive at the rink.

All three Toronto goalies -- Joseph Woll, Ilya Samsonov, Martin Jones -- arrived on the second bus.

But, yes, I do think it is possible Samsonov starts tonight.

We will see in warmup.

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In the minutes since Freidman's original tweet, much speculation has emerged regarding the Status of Joseph Woll. Woll started both games 5 and 6, putting up stellar performances both times to keep the Leafs' season alive.

There have been recent reports questioning Woll's availability tonight due to an injury or illness of some kind.

Going to Samsonov would not be a coaching decision, it would strictly be if Woll can't play. #LeafsForever

Former NHLer turned analyst Nick Kypreos shared the news as well, stating that he has heard rumors about Woll's status as well. Given how many sources are sharing this information, there is a very real reason to believe that there is truth to it.

Now some rumblings on Woll's availability for game 7.
I can't make this up..
I'm hoping for @MapleLeafs fans someone else did. #RealKyperandBourne

We will just have to wait and see who takes the Starter's net when the team takes warmups half an hour before the start time.

Source: BladeofSteel
Joseph Woll reportedly unavailable tonight

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May 4 \| 1371 answers Leafs Joseph Woll questionable for Game 7 Do you think the Leafs will win game seven if Ilya Samsonov is forced to start?
Yes	226	16.5 %
No	1145	83.5 %
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