The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a significant move by recalling goaltender Matt Murray from the AHL, demoting rookie Dennis Hildeby in the process. Murray, a seasoned player with an impressive AHL performance this season, boasts an 8-4-2 record, .934 save percentage, and the league's best GAA at 1.68. Over the past week, he achieved three wins and two shutouts, demonstrating his potential. His recent performances include an 18-save outing against the Bakersfield Condors in a 3-1 win.

On the other hand, Hildeby, 23, struggled in the NHL with a 3-3-0 record and lower stats compared to Murray. With Anthony Stolarz sidelined due to knee surgery, the Leafs have relied on Joseph Woll, whose stats were commendable before Stolarz's injury. Notably, Murray signed a contract for the upcoming season after recovering from hip surgery that kept him out the previous year. The Leafs are set to face the Ottawa Senators next.