Maybe Anthony Stolarz just needed a nap.
The Toronto Maple Leafs starting goalie missed practice Monday for a rest day, head coach Craig Berube told reporters.
Stolarz's absence initially set off alarm bells after an injury scare during Toronto's 6-2 Game 1 win over the Ottawa Senators one night earlier.
In the third period, Senators forward Ridly Greig dashed short-handed into the offensive zone on a one-on-one against Mitch Marner and crashed into Stolarz's lower body.
The goalie was down for a few seconds but remained in the game, and said afterward he was OK.
Stolarz will likely be back in the crease for Game 2 on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. Live coverage is available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
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