"The Maple Leafs have received good news on the injury front as Joseph Woll could return very soon. Woll may return to the Leafs' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Joseph Woll believes that he has been progressing well, and his body has been feeling better every day. Woll has been out of the lineup after being sidelined with a lower-body injury on December 4th in a 5-1 win against the Hurricanes."
"Dennis Hildeby has played very well for the Leafs and has been the backbone of their recent success. Bringing Woll back in the lineup will solidify their goaltending and breathe new air in the locker room. Hildeby, in 11 contests with the Leafs, has posted a .923 save percentage with a 2.72 goals against average. Hildeby has been backed up by Artur Akhtyamov in Woll's absence."
"When Woll returned to their lineup after his leave of absence, the Maple Leafs instantly played better and looked like the team that won the Atlantic Division in the 2025 season. In the 2025-26 campaign, the Missouri native has a .928 save percentage and a 2.44 goals against average. Joseph Woll has praised Dennis Hildeby for his play and for carrying the workload in his absence."
Joseph Woll could return to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks after recovering from a lower-body injury sustained on December 4. Woll reports steady progress and improving physical condition. Dennis Hildeby filled in effectively, posting a .923 save percentage and 2.72 goals against average in 11 games, with Artur Akhtyamov providing backup. Woll posted a .928 save percentage and a 2.44 goals against average in 2025-26 and has praised Hildeby. With Anthony Stolarz out long-term and Woll's injury history, the team may seek additional goaltending stability beyond Woll and Hildeby.
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