New Development on Maple Leafs Goaltender Anthony Stolarz After Game 5 Loss

Toronto has struggled to maintain a hold in the series against Florida, flailing after an early 2-0 series lead that has had its momentum chiselled away after the injury to Anthony Stolarz in Game 1 that knocked him out of the series.

In relief, Joseph Woll has struggled to contain Florida, and in Game 5, collapsed in letting in five goals on the Panthers, although the Leafs overall struggled with keeping a lid on the Panthers all over the ice.

It looked to be optimistic news for the Toronto Maple Leafs as it was shown Stolarz was spotted back on the ice practicing ahead of the Leafs' Game 6 vs Florida.

Ultimately, Leafs head coach has seemingly poured water on the idea of Stolarz on pace to a return, telling reporters that it is unlikely to see him travel with the team for Florida for Game 6.

Although not entirely ruled out just yet, Berube seems to suggest Stolarz may not be ready for Game 6, leaving Toronto without its #1 in a potential elimination match.

Perhaps Leafs fans can feel a faint sense of hope that Craig Berube is not outright dismissing the chance of Stolarz playing as a glimmer of hope to have the starter in net in Florida, although a slim ask.

It's not known what Stolarz is dealing with that is keeping him out, although a concussion has been speculated, which explains the decision made by Toronto not to rush Stolarz back into action despite being able to practice.

Ultimately, logic would dictate that it would be Joseph Woll who gets the start for Toronto, assuming Stolarz doesn't make his way south with the team.

Matt Murray, who stepped in relief for the Leafs in Game 5 after Woll was yanked, seems an unlikely candidate given his lack of game time.

Whatever happens in net will only be part of the equation as Toronto failed to get much going in terms of offense, and the defense did little to protect Woll either.

Game 6 will need stepping up from multiple parts on the Leafs roster, but they must come in with their starting goaltender in his "A-game".