Nation Sites
The Nation Network
The LeafsNation has no direct affiliation to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, NHL, or NHLPA
Stolarz projected to start Game 2 vs. Senators, Leafs expected to keep winning lines intact

Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2025, 11:15 EDTUpdated: Apr 22, 2025, 11:09 EDT
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is projected to start Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Ottawa Senators. Stolarz was granted a rest day Monday and did not attend practice, but participated in Tuesday’s optional morning skate.
Stolarz was excellent for the Leafs in a 6-2 victory over the Senators in Game 1, making 31 saves. The 31-year-old has now won nine consecutive starts and is in top form, while Joseph Woll works as the Leafs’ backup.
“He had to make some huge saves,” Berube said of Stolarz, following Sunday’s win. “In the second period, after we had the 5-on-3, they had three really good opportunities after that when it became 5-on-5, he made big saves. I thought he was solid, very solid tonight.”
Toronto is expected to run back the same lines from Game 1. Berube made an in-game adjustment, placing Pontus Holmberg with John Tavares and William Nylander, while Max Domi joined Bobby McMann and Nick Robertson, and it appears that the Maple Leafs will be sticking with these combinations entering Game 2. McMann-Domi-Robertson were Toronto’s second-most commonly-used unit during the regular season.
Domi took part in an individual skills session, before the morning skate took place.
“Just an adjustment during the game, with matchups more than anything. That’s all it was,” Berube said after Monday’s practice, about his decision to move Holmberg up in the lineup.
All the pressure is now on Senators head coach Travis Green to make some adjustments for Game 2. Green did not reveal whether he’s making any lineup changes on Monday, ahead of a pivotal clash that could dictate the rest of the series.
Maple Leafs’ projected lineup vs. Senators
Matthew Knies-Auston Matthews-Mitch Marner
Pontus Holmberg-John Tavares-William Nylander
Bobby McMann-Max Domi-Nick Robertson
Steven Lorentz-Scott Laughton-Calle Jarnkrok
Jake McCabe-Chris Tanev
Morgan Rielly-Brandon Carlo
Simon Benoit-Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Anthony Stolarz (projected starter)
Joseph Woll
Sponsored by bet365
Recent articles from Arun Srinivasan
Breaking News
- Report: Canadiens’ proposed package for Matthew Knies included Alexander Zharovsky, two first-round picks, and a prospect
- Jackie Redmond thinks Patrick Roy could THRIVE in Toronto: Leafs Morning Take
- The Canucks are taking Gavin McKenna to dinner: Why it’s not a big deal for Maple Leafs
- Easton Cowan takes responsibility for costly turnover on Penguins game-winning goal during Marlies’ Game 4 loss
- Gerard Gallant believes Maple Leafs must improve defensively heading into next year
