Craig Berube makes difficult goaltending decision following Anthony Stolarz's rough start
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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube took a chance on Anthony Stolarz, and once that failed, he was tasked with a tough decision.
Craig Berube made a difficult decision on Friday as he opted to put Anthony Stolarz in the net with the Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
It was a bold decision, especially when you consider how Stolarz hadn't played a single game in over two whole months.
In the end, Stolarz looked rusty. He allowed five goals on 30 shots, and once again, he looked like a netminder whose confidence is completely shot.
Fans were not happy with what they witnessed, and it led to some criticism leveled at Berube for trying to be cute with his goaltending plans.
Craig Berube changes things up in net
On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs get to try again, this time against the Colorado Avalanche, and once again, this is a game they need to win.
According to David Alter, Berube is commenting on the big game, noting that he understands the task at hand. Simply, Joseph Woll will be the starter.
Now that Stolarz and Woll are back, the two can share the net in a more equitable fashion. Given this reality, it should be no surprise that Woll is good to go for Sunday.
Stolarz will also get a few more days to try and regroup himself so that this does not become a recurrent event every single time he is in the net.
The season is on the line, and the Leafs can no longer afford to continue shooting themselves in the foot. It would completely wreck their season.
A playoff spot will not be easy to come by, and that is why Woll must be given the start Sunday, as he gives this Leafs team the best shot at winning.
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