More Unfortunate News Strikes The Boston Bruins Top Rival
Joseph Woll, the goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, exited tonight's matchup against the Ottawa Senators due to an apparent lower-body or groin issue.
In his place, Martin Jones has stepped into the game, with Woll leaving the ice showing signs of discomfort in his left leg.
The contest in Ottawa between the Senators and the Maple Leafs unfolds, and the Leafs owe a debt of gratitude to goaltender Joseph Woll, who was prepared right from the start.
In the middle of the first period, with the score tied at zero, Woll executed an incredible glove save against
Vladimir Tarasenko!
For additional information on Senators defenseman
Thomas Chabot and his injury status, delve into our previous report.
According to insider Darren Dreger of TSN, Thomas Chabot, a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators, is expected to be absent from the team's lineup for a minimum of four weeks due to an undisclosed injury. Encouragingly, it seems that surgery won't be necessary to address the damage he sustained.
Chabot has been undergoing medical examinations since suffering an injury during the Senators' recent 2-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
The 26-year-old defenseman has encountered challenges maintaining his health this season, having played only nine games after breaking his hand in October. His career has seen him play more than 70 games in a full season just twice in seven years. Despite his significant role in the lineup, Chabot's recurring health issues have impacted the Senators' performance. With four points in nine games this season and an average playing time exceeding 24 minutes per game, his absence has been notable.
The Senators currently sit at the bottom of the NHL's Atlantic Division with a record of 10-10-0 in the first 20 games of the season. Even more concerning is their four-win and eight-point deficit behind the Toronto Maple Leafs, who hold the last playoff Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. It's evident that the team is facing challenges, and many are anticipating potential changes, perhaps with interim GM Steve Staios making a move regarding head coach D.J. Smith. The team's struggle to gain traction in a competitive division raises questions about whether Smith's system is the right fit for success.
Previously on Bruins Insider
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DECEMBRE 7 | 502 ANSWERS More Unfortunate News Strikes The Boston Bruins Top Rival Do you think the Leafs will make the playoffs this year? |
Yes | 285 | 56.8 % |
No | 156 | 31.1 % |
It's not looking good | 61 | 12.2 % |
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