Dennis Hildeby is giving the Maple Leafs a reason for optimism
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Dennis Hildeby is giving the Maple Leafs a reason for optimism
"While his 5-win and 1 shutout record through 20 games may seem modest, Hildeby's underlying numbers say more. He currently stands at the top of the Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltenders statistics with a team-leading .914 Save Percentage and a 2.86 Goals Against Average."
"Following the Maple Leafs' elimination from playoff contention, Hildeby was reassigned to the city's AHL team, the Toronto Marlies to join their roster for the ongoing Calder Cup Playoffs. Heading into the weekend, he holds a record of 10-8-8, supported by a 2.17 Goals-Against Average and a. 921 save percentage."
"Statistical leaders for the 2025-26 Maple Leafs' crease have shifted: Hildeby now paces the team with a .914 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average, surpassing the veteran goaltender duo of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz in both categories."
"Hildeby received praise from Leafs Forward John Tavares after facing a total of 47 shots from the Carolina Hurricanes that resulted in a 5-4 loss, "He was the reason why we had a chance to win the hockey game, so, thought he was phenomenal.""
Dennis Hildeby has progressed from Timrå IK to the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning an SHL title with Färjestad BK. Through 20 games with Toronto, he recorded five wins and one shutout, while posting a team-leading .914 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average. After Toronto was eliminated from playoff contention, he was reassigned to the Toronto Marlies for the Calder Cup Playoffs. With the Marlies, he entered the weekend with a 10-8-8 record, a 2.17 goals-against average, and a .921 save percentage. His performance surpassed Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz in key goaltending metrics, included his first career shutout on December 8, 2025, and drew praise from John Tavares after a 5-4 loss to Carolina.
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