Artur Akhtyamov was recalled from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies in a corresponding move.
Speaking to reporters after morning skate on Saturday, head coach Craig Berube said the hope is that Woll will miss just a week.
“He’ll be a week, hopefully. That’s right now. That’s where he is at,” Berube said. “Better than expected? “No, not better. Better would be he’s ready to go tonight. But that’s not the case. We’re not expecting it to be too long.”
It’s been less than a month since the 27-year-old’s late-season debut on Nov. 15 after he missed the first month of the season due to a personal family matter.
The Maple Leafs are in all-around goalie trouble, with their other key netminder also out with an upper-body injury. Anthony Stolarz has not skated since Nov. 11, and there is currently no timeline for his return.
Hildeby, meanwhile, had played six games so far this season entering Thursday’s matchup, with a .914 save percentage and one win.
He will get the start as the Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens on Hockey Night in Canada. Catch the action on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 7 p.m. ET.
