Leafs to start Dennis Hildeby

The Toronto Maple Leafs will start goaltender Dennis Hildeby for his NHL debut against the New Jersey Devils, following the placement of starter Joseph Woll on injured reserve due to lower-body tightness. Hildeby, who previously played for the AHL's Toronto Marlies, had a solid last season with a 21-11-7 record and a 2.41 goals-against average. Anthony Stolarz started in a 1-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, where he performed admirably. The team's head coach, Craig Berube, indicated that Woll's absence is precautionary, and he remains questionable for Thursday's game. Hildeby was recalled on an emergency basis and aims to establish himself as a reliable option for the Leafs as he enters the final year of his entry-level contract. His performance will be crucial in a season where the Leafs are looking to solidify their goaltending situation.