Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is preparing to make his first start since Dec. 7 when Toronto plays the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters.
Though Woll is expected to play, ultimately it will be a game-time decision as the Maple Leafs give the netminder the rest of the day to ensure he is ready.
The Maple Leafs currently have Woll, Martin Jones and Ilya Samsonov on the active roster, though Keefe says they intend to carry all three even with Woll activated.
The 25-year-old has been sidelined since Dec. 7 after he suffered a high-ankle sprain. He was loaned to the Toronto Marlies on a conditioning stint after he was able to resume practising. Woll stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced, leading the Marlies to a 4-1 win over the Laval Rocket. He was well tested throughout the game as Laval received nine power-play opportunities.
Prior to his injury, Woll had seized the No. 1 goaltender job for Toronto, overtaking the then-struggling Samsonov.
Across 15 appearances for the Leafs this season, he has an 8-5-1 record, along with a 2.80 goals-against average and .916 save percentage.
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