Montreal Canadiens' Farm Team Caught Trying to Injure Joseph Woll
Joseph Woll, the rookie goaltender for the Maple Leafs, is poised for an NHL comeback after a significant injury sidelined him for over two months.
His recent appearance on the ice during a game with the Marlies marks an important step in his recovery process. Brad Treliving sent him to the AHL for conditioning, where he played against the Laval Rocket, the affiliate team of the Montreal Canadiens, highlighting the intense rivalry between the Leafs and the Habs.
Controversial Moment Involving Joseph Woll and Laval Rocket Player
The game concluded with a 4-1 victory for the Marlies, amidst a notably contentious moment in the second period. Xavier Simoneau of Laval was seen pushing on Joseph Woll, then lingering atop him in a potentially harmful position for several seconds.
Thankfully, Woll was unharmed and continued to play, completing the game without issue.
Joseph Woll Eyes Maple Leafs Return After Stellar AHL Performance
Woll's impressive performance in the game signals his readiness to rejoin the Leafs. Despite his absence from the ice for months, he showcased outstanding skills, achieving a 0.973 save percentage (SV%) and a 1.00 goals against average (GAA).
It wasn't exactly an easy first game back, as Laval had nine power plays.
He looks ready to play for the Leafs."
Woll's AHL game performance poses a compelling case for his inclusion as a primary goaltender for the Leafs, especially with the playoffs on the horizon.
The question now is: who will Sheldon Keefe choose as his lead goalie for the playoff run? Will Joseph Woll's recent showcase influence his decision?
| POLL | ||
FÉVRIER 24 | 194 ANSWERS Montreal Canadiens' Farm Team Caught Trying to Injure Joseph Woll Do you think Woll will be the Leafs' playoff starter? | ||
| Yes | 103 | 53.1 % |
| No | 91 | 46.9 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Kyle Connor | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Alex Tuch | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Owen Power | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Michael Bunting | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Drew Helleson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jirí Kulich | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Isac Lundestrom | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Nino Niederreiter | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jason Zucker | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Leo Carlsson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Ross Johnston | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Evgeni Malkin | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Josh Morrissey | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Cole Perfetti | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Bryan Rust | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Mark Scheifele | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Trevor Zegras | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 20 | 17 | 3 | - | 34 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||