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Leafs Practice Notes: Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz return to action vs. Kraken
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Feb 6, 2025, 15:18 ESTUpdated: Feb 6, 2025, 15:22 EST
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is set to start for the first time since December 12 against the Seattle Kraken, while Mitch Marner also returns with the team after missing Tuesday’s contest against the Calgary Flamers.
Stolarz and Joseph Woll were the two goalies in practice Thursday, with Stolarz receiving reps in the starter’s net, per TSN’s Mark Masters.
It’s the first time Stolarz will see in-game action since exiting a December 12 match against the Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury. Stolarz underwent an MRI later that week, confirmed he would require surgery, after doctors discovered a floating body in his knee resembling a ‘loose pebble,’ according to general manager Brad Treliving.
It’s been eight weeks since the procedure, as Stolarz will gear up and take to the ice as the Leafs look to continue their success on this Western road trip.
Marner was on the ice in practice for the first time this week, and looks set to make his return after missing his first game of the season earlier this week. The alternate captain was listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury, with head coach Craig Berube saying he was “just not feeling right in certain areas.”
Mitch Marner on the ice for Leafs skate in Seattle @TSNHockey
Marner currently leads the roster with 54 assists and 70 points, sitting second and fifth in the league in those categories, respectively. In the absence of their lead playmaker, Toronto still managed a high-scoring effort Tuesday, defeating the Calgary Flames 6-3.
With Marner back in the lineup, it looks like Berube will be shaking up the lines a bit, with Marner playing alongside William Nylander and John Tavares, and Max Domi keeping his spot on the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, per The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel.
Mitch Marner looks like a go for the Leafs in Seattle tonight. Appears he’ll play on a line with William Nylander and John Tavares. Max Domi remains with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies.
Toronto is coming off back-to-back wins as they prepare for the third game of their Western road trip tonight at 10pm against the Kraken.
Here’s how the Leafs lined up at practice:
Forwards
Matthew Knies – Auston Matthews – Max Domi
William Nylander – John Tavares – Mitch Marner
Bobby McMann – Pontus Holmberg – Nic Robertson
Max Pacioretty – David Kampf – Steven Lorentz
Extra: Ryan Reaves
Defence:
Morgan Rielly – Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Jake McCabe – Chris Tanev
Simon Benoit – Philippe Myers
Dakota Mermis – Conor Timmins
Goalies:
Anthony Stolarz (confirmed starter)
Joseph Woll
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