Hildeby made 33 saves Saturday in a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh.
It was Hildeby's first win of the season (1-2-1) in his sixth appearance. The Maple Leafs have struggled defensively this season, but the team played better in front of him while providing plenty of offensive support. Hildeby will remain the team's No. 2 option behind Joseph Woll while Anthony Stolarz (upper body) remains sidelined.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Tending twine Saturday
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Hildeby will defend the road net against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according Mark Masters of TSN.
Hildeby will get the second half of Toronto's back-to-back after Joseph Woll played in Friday's 4-2 loss to Washington. The 24-year-old Hildeby has gone 0-2-1 while allowing 12 goals on 128 shots in five NHL appearances this season. Pittsburgh is tied for ninth in the league with 3.13 goals per game this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sees action in relief
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Hildeby stopped the three shots he faced in relief during Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens.
Hildeby didn't have a lot of work in this game, although he entered when the game was out of reach for Toronto. Hildeby should remain as the backup netminder behind Joseph Woll until Anthony Stolarz (upper body) is ready to return.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Fourth straight outing
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Hildeby made 33 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Los Angeles on Thursday.
It was Hildeby's fourth straight appearance since being recalled Saturday. He did his part, but his mates didn't. They continued to give up too many chances while failing to get volume on Darcy Kuemper. Hildeby faced 37 shots, while Kuemper saw just 15.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: In goal Thursday
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Hildeby will get the starting nod at home versus the Kings on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Hildeby will be making his fourth straight appearance in the crease after starting one of his prior three outings and coming off the bench in the other two. How much work Hildeby gets in net will depend on when Joseph Woll (personal) or Anthony Stolarz (upper body) is ready to return to action. For now, Hildeby will be the goalie of record versus the Kings, with the rest of the goalie rotation currently in flux.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Steps in after starter injured
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Hildeby stopped 19 of 21 shots after entering Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Boston at the start of the second period. He drew into the clash because starter Anthony Stolarz left the game due to an upper-body injury.
Hildeby had come off a 42-save performance on Sunday. There is no timetable for Stolarz's return, but head coach Craig Berube believes the injury is mild. Hildeby will obviously remain with the big club until Stolarz can go. Joseph Woll (personal) is playing Wednesday in the AHL, which tees up a possible Thursday return for him.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Summoned from minors
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Hildeby was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Hildeby might serve as the backup behind Cayden Primeau in Saturday's home matchup versus Buffalo. Anthony Stolarz had ice packs on his knees after Friday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres, according to David Alter of The Hockey News, and he might be getting the night off to rest.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sent to AHL
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Hildeby was assigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
Hildeby performed well in the preseason, posting a 1.84 GAA and a .920 save percentage across three appearances. However, he will begin the year in the AHL after the Maple Leafs claimed Cayden Primeau off waivers from Carolina. Toronto also released James Reimer from his professional tryout agreement Monday.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Starting Saturday
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Hildeby will defend the road goal in Detroit for Saturday's preseason finale, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hildeby could start the season as Anthony Stolarz's backup because Joseph Woll (personal) has no timetable for his return. James Reimer, who is attending training camp on a professional tryout agreement, will play the second half of the game against the Red Wings on Saturday. Hildeby was 3-3-0 with a 3.32 GAA and an .872 save percentage across 2024-25 in six regular-season games with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Between pipes Thursday
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Hildeby will start in goal on the road in Thursday's preseason game against the Canadiens, per the NHL media site.
It's unclear if Hildeby will play the whole game at this time. The 24-year-old Hildeby should continue to get a long look in training camp, as he may be called on to begin the year in the NHL if Joseph Woll (personal) isn't ready for Opening Night.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sent to AHL
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Hildeby was assigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday.
Hildeby has seen sporadic playing time for the Maple Leafs this year, and he had started in just three of the team's last nine games. He went 1-2-0 with a 2.97 GAA and .868 save percentage during that time but should see more consistent opportunities in the minors. Matt Murray was recalled by the Maple Leafs and should serve as Joseph Woll's backup while Anthony Stolarz (knee) remains sidelined.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Secures overtime win
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Hildeby stopped 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
Hildeby made his first NHL start since Dec. 15 and came away with his third win in four outings this season. He allowed the opening goal to Tyson Foerster in the first period and another tally to Scott Laughton in the second. Morgan Rielly had the game-winner at 2:25 of overtime. Hildeby and Matt Murray have been sharing backup duties at the NHL level as well as the starting role for AHL Toronto during the absence of Anthony Stolarz (knee). The Maple Leafs don't have a back-to-back over the next week, so it wouldn't be surprising to see some roster shuffling to keep Hildeby and Murray fresh with AHL games even if Joseph Woll ultimately starts a few games in a row for the big club.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Back with big club
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Hildeby was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.
Matt Murray returned to the minors in a corresponding move. According to David Alter of The Hockey News, Hildeby will probably remain with the Maple Leafs and could start Saturday's home matchup against Boston or Sunday's home contest versus Philadelphia. The 23-year-old Hildeby has made three NHL appearances this season, winning twice while stopping 77 of 88 shots.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Returned to AHL
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Hildeby was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday.
The Maple Leafs recalled Matt Murray in a corresponding move, and Murray is slated to get one start on the weekend, either against Detroit on Friday or versus Washington on Saturday. Look for Hildeby to be recalled shortly as the Maple Leafs used Murray a week ago and promptly returned him to the AHL after his start, protecting his waiver status. Hildeby is 2-1-0 with a weak 3.69 GAA and an .875 save percentage.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Recalled from AHL
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Hildeby was called up from AHL Toronto on Saturday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Hildeby returned to the minors ahead of Friday's game against Buffalo to allow Matt Murray to start versus the Sabres. Murray dropped to the AHL on Saturday in a corresponding move to protect his waiver status. This season, Hildeby is 2-1-0 with the Maple Leafs, allowing 11 goals on 88 shots. He is expected to back up Joseph Woll on Saturday against the Islanders.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Earns win Sunday
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Hildeby stopped 24 of 27 shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.
Hildeby made his third start of the season Sunday and had a strong showing. He'll remain as a backup going forward, meaning his fantasy upside will be limited to being a streaming option. Hildeby has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.69 GAA and an .875 save percentage in his three appearances in 2024-25. Hildeby will remain as the Maple Leafs' backup as long as Anthony Stolarz (lower body) remains on injured reserve.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Guarding goal Sunday
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Hildeby will defend the road net versus Buffalo on Sunday, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Hildeby has surrendered eight goals on 61 shots en route to a 1-1-0 record in the NHL this season. With Anthony Stolarz (lower body) on IR, Hildeby will get the second half of Toronto's back-to-back after Joseph Woll played in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Detroit. Buffalo sits 20th in the league with 2.93 goals per game in 2024-25 and lost 4-2 to Washington on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Sent down to minors
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Hildeby was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday.
Hildeby's demotion comes as fellow backstop Joseph Woll (groin) was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move. The 23-year-old Hildeby saw action in two NHL games to start the season, registering a 1-1-0 record, 4.03 GAA and .869 save percentage. With Woll healthy, Hildeby will be hard-pressed to see any more minutes in the NHL and figures to play the bulk of his 2024-25 games in the minors with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Overwhelmed by Blue Jackets
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Hildeby made 32 saves in a 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
The Leafs were a step behind the Jackets from the opening face-off. The Jackets are fast and aggressive, and the entire Leafs team failed the Hildebeast on Tuesday. Joseph Woll (groin) is set to return this week from injured reserve, so Hildeby will be sent down to the AHL shortly.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Starting against Blue Jackets
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Hildeby will defend the road net Tuesday against Columbus, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
During his NHL debut, Hildeby made 21 saves in a 4-2 win over New Jersey on Oct. 10. He will get the second half of Toronto's back-to-back after Anthony Stolarz played in Monday's 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay. Columbus has 18 goals through five games this season.
