'Very chill' Stolarz looks to stay hot as Leafs renew rivalry with Bruins
The Maple Leafs held an optional skate at TD Garden on Saturday.
Head coach Craig Berube will make a change at all three positions as the Leafs look to snap out of a two-game skid in Boston.
In net, Anthony Stolarz starts for the first time since Monday's win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"Stollie's started off well and his demeanour reflects that," observed centre John Tavares. "He's just very chill, very calm, easygoing type of guy and really shows that in the net ... We have full confidence in him."
Stolarz owns an impressive .938 save percentage in five games.
"He's been unbelievable," said veteran winger Ryan Reaves. "He's been steady every game he's played. He's given a chance to win every game so obviously a lot of confidence when he's in the net."
With the Leafs playing on consecutive nights, Stolarz got a break on Tuesday when rookie Dennis Hildeby took the loss against the Blue Jackets in Columbus. And then Joseph Woll returned from groin tightness on Thursday when the Leafs fell to the St. Louis Blues.
While playing for the Florida Panthers last season, Stolarz didn't make his sixth appearance until December. The 30-year-old has never played against the Bruins.
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