Maple Leafs Goaltender Returns for Game 4 Against Panthers

With Game 4 expected to be a heated battle between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs, there are going to be a lot of eyes on several factors including Auston Matthews' health, and whether or not Joseph Woll can handle the pressure.

The loss on Friday night didn't do much for his confidence, and while it can't be entirely blamed on him, it still stings. Burdened with a lot of expectations, Woll has shown cracks at times, and with Florida constantly hounding him it's bad news.

Game 3 could have been even worse had Woll been hurt or struggled mightily, as the team was without Matt Murray to back him up and had to rely on rookie Dennis Hildeby.

But ahead of Game 4, the Maple Leafs saw the return of Murray which brings a lot of hope that if Woll ends up needing to be swapped out; at least they have a two-time Cup winner back in the fray.

According to head coach Craig Berube, Murray was off sick in Game 3 and wasn't available but seems to be right as rain now.

Murray being back in the fold is certainly a hopeful sign that Toronto can pull things off even when it gets hairy.

Winning back to back Cups with the Penguins in his first two seasons, he's known to have that clutch factor and always seems to show up when it matters.

He has the credentials and the stats to back it up. Murray has posted a 29-21-0 record with a 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% and six shutouts. While Toronto might not be that powerhouse Penguins dynasty, they have more than enough firepower to give Murray a hand.

Woll on the other hand has been shaky to say the least. Since coming in for Anthony Stolarz in Game 1, he's gone 2-1-0 with a 3.99 GAA and .869 SV%. The record is good, but those other stats leave a lot to be desired.

While Woll is the unquestioned starter against Florida and whoever else until Anthony Stolarz comes back, the team has some pretty solid backup in tow with Murray back in the lineup.

He might not get a chance to play, but you bet that he'll be able to hold it down if he's asked to help steady the Maple Leafs' ship.