Maple Leafs to play opener without goalie Woll

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 9, 2024, 01:15 PM ETCloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Maple Leafs starting goaltender Joseph Woll is battling lower-body tightness and will not be available when Toronto opens its regular season Wednesday in Montreal.Coach Craig Berube said Anthony Stolarz will get the call in net, and rookie Dennis Hildeby was recalled on an emergency basis from the American Hockey League to back up Stolarz.”It’s precautionary,” Berube said about sitting Woll, who began experiencing the tightness Tuesday. “So we’re going to keep him out tonight.”Berube was noncommittal on whether Woll would be able to dress for the Maple Leafs on Thursday when they face the New Jersey Devils.Editor’s Picks”We’ll see tomorrow,” Berube said.Woll, 26, has a long history of injury troubles in Toronto while also posting solid numbers. He was 12-11-1 last season with a 2.94 goals-against average and .907 save percentage in between missing two months with a…