Hildeby to Start Thursday vs. Philadelphia, First Start Since Dec. 28

Dennis Hildeby is slated to start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday against Philadelphia. This will be his first start since December 28th, though he did make a relief appearance on January 1st, earning a win against the Jets by stopping 22 of 23 shots. So far in 2025-26, Hildeby holds a 3-5-4 record with a 2.90 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 15 outings. Philadelphia ranks 19th in goals per game (3.02).