Anthony Stolarz, the Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender, has transformed from a backup in Florida to a playoff contender in Toronto, showcasing his reliability during the Leafs' quest to break their long-standing Stanley Cup drought. Stolarz's impressive regular-season stats include a .926 save percentage and 2.14 goals-against average, which played a pivotal role in the Leafs' success once he returned from injury.

Faced with a challenging playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, Stolarz has already contributed to two overtime victories, but faced criticism for a recent performance. His experience and robust frame have made him a formidable presence in net, reflecting a much-needed change in goaltending for the Leafs, who have faltered in playoffs past. Stolarz’s ability to bounce back from setbacks could be key as Toronto seeks to advance, potentially facing his former teammate Sergei Bobrovsky in the next round.