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.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Game 1 of the team’s second round series against Florida on Monday night with an apparent head injury. Stolarz took an elbow to the back of the head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett shortly before his departure.