The play drew concern from Dr. Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, who called out the league’s and the Maple Leafs' slow response to it, delaying Stolarz's removal from the game.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz was hospitalized after taking a forearm to the head during the Maple Leafs' 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 on Monday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

The Maple Leafs removed starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz from Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers after he took a hit to the head from Sam Bennett. Stolarz stopped eight of nine shots before exiting midway through the second period,