Maple Leafs make two roster moves, including recalling Artur Akhtyamov

Akhtyamov was recalled from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, the Leafs announced.

In a corresponding move, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Scott Laughton on injured reserve, retroactive to November 8th.

Laughton was injured in what was his second game for Toronto this season after missing time due to a preseason injury, exiting Sunday's game against Boston after a hit from Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov.

With Toronto's starting netminder Anthony Stolarz leaving With Toronto's starting netminder Anthony Stolarz leaving in the first period against the game against Boston on Tuesday, the Leafs have brought up Akhtyamov. of the game against Boston on Tuesday, the Leafs have brought up Akhtyamov.

Akhtyamov, who has not appeared in an NHL game in his career, has a 4-2-0 record in six games with the Marlies this season, with a .894SV% and a 2.82GAA.

What Akhtyamov's recall signals about the Leafs' short-term plan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added a goaltender, and it's not Joseph Woll, who was reported to potentially be up ahead of tonight's game vs the Los Angeles Kings, but remains in the American Hockey League for now.

Woll, currently on Woll, currently on a conditioning stint with the Marlies, started in their 3-2 overtime loss against Grand Rapids, and is 0-1-1 on the year in two games in the AHL.

Dennis Hildeby, who has been the Marlies starter, has been with the Leafs pending Woll's return, appearing in relief for Stolarz.

Toronto added a body in Akhtyamov while Scott Laughton is on injured reserve, but the move focuses more on adding depth for the Leafs in net.

Laughton was skating by himself earlier today, indicating he may be nearing a return as soon as Toronto's next game Saturday vs the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Leafs, who are practicing later this morning, will be able to provide an update via head coach Craig Berube on the status of Stolarz and the recall of Akhtyamov to the roster.

An update should also come later today on captain Auston Matthews, who left Tuesday's game against Boston after a hit from Nikita Zadorov.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight, with a starter yet to be named, Dennis Hildeby is the likelist option.