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Maple Leafs say winning is the best response to Bennett, Panthers after Stolarz injury

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The Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers skated at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

What's the best way for the Leafs to respond to what happened to their starting goalie in Game 1?

"Win," said centre Scott Laughton. "I think that's how you get'em. Play the same way, physical, play their top guys hard and, at the end of the day, yeah, it's about winning and punishing them that way."

Anthony Stolarz left Monday's game after taking an unpenalized forearm to the head from his friend and former teammate Sam Bennett.

Stolarz did not participate in Wednesday's skate and there is no timeline for his return.

"He's fine," said Leafs coach Craig Berube, who declined to reveal any specifics regarding the injury. "He's recovering. He's doing okay."

Stolarz vomited at the bench and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation on Monday night. He was back around the team as of Tuesday morning.

"He seems to be feeling better," said Leafs captain Auston Matthews. "He's been around the rink and stuff, so it's obviously good to see him. I'm not really trying to pester him with questions and stuff. Just try to be there to support him, and hopefully he'll be back here soon."

Joseph Woll will make the start in Game 2. He allowed three goals on 20 shots in relief of Stolarz on Monday, which was his first game action since April 17.

Woll also took over the Leafs crease midway through the playoffs in each of the last two years.

"Very, very focused, very level-headed," Matthews said. "I find he's just mentally very resilient and........

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