W hen Matt Murray picked up a victory in his first start in 21 months earlier in December, it was a feel-good story for the veteran goaltender who wondered if his return to the NH
Look, I’m all for a good success story, but right now, Matt Murray isn’t it. In fact, it’s fair to argue that his pedestrian play may have cost the Maple Leafs two points on Saturday night against Washington.
It was a difficult Saturday night for Matt Murray in the Toronto Maple Leafs' net. The 30-year-old allowed four goals on 31 shots against the Washington Capitals in his second NHL game since Apr. 2, 2023.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent Dennis Hildeby to the Toronto Marlies and re-called Matt Murray, the club announced on Thursday. Hildeby is expected to start when the AHL club hosts the Belleville Senators at Scotiabank Arena as part of the Marlies' annual holiday game at the NHL venue.