Matt Murray - NHL News & Rumors

Returned to AHL Murray was returned to AHL Toronto on Saturday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Murray made his first NHL appearance in 628 days Friday, turning aside 24 shots in a 6-3 win in Buffalo. He was likely sent down for roster management purposes as he will not have to go through waivers. Dennis Hildeby was recalled in a corresponding move.

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Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray completed his comeback from bilateral hip surgery to win in first NHL start in nearly 21 months

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Matt Murray back in Maple Leafs crease, getting start against Sabres after long injury absence Goaltender recalled from Toronto Marlies and will get start on Friday night against Sabres in Buffalo after 2023 bilateral hip surgery.

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Set to start against Buffalo Murray will serve as the starting goaltender for Friday's road game against Buffalo, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Murray was called up by the Maple Leafs on Friday and will make his first NHL appearance since April 2, 2023, as he missed most of last season after undergoing bilateral hip surgery. The 30-year-old made 26 appearances for Toronto during the 2022-23 campaign and posted a 14-8-2 record, 3.01 GAA and .903 save percentage. He's been productive in the AHL to begin the 2024-25 season, going 4-1-2 with a 1.85 GAA and a .931 save percentage. It's unclear how he'll fare in his first taste of NHL action following his lengthy layoff, but he'll have a slightly favorable opponent, as the Sabres are averaging 2.88 goals per game this season, which ranks 21st in the NHL.

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Summoned from minors The Maple Leafs recalled Murray from AHL Toronto on Friday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Murray has not played in the NHL since the 2022-23 season, when he was 14-8-2 with a 3.01 GAA and a .903 save percentage. Murray spent most of last season on the sidelines after undergoing bilateral hip surgery, playing three games with AHL Toronto at the end of the campaign. Murray was 4-1-2 with a 1.85 GAA and a .931 save percentage across eight appearances with the Marlies this season. According to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News, Murray is expected to get the nod on the road versus Buffalo on Friday before Joseph Woll takes the second of the back-to-back at home against the Islanders on Saturday.

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Goes on waivers Murray was moved to the waiver wire Sunday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Murray agreed to a one-year, $875,000 contract with the Maple Leafs in July after being limited to three regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2023-24 due to bilateral hip surgery. If he doesn't get claimed by another team, he will continue to work his way back in the minors.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups for one year Murray (hip) signed a one-year, $875,000 contract with Toronto on Monday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Impact Murray failed to appear in an NHL game last season due to a long-term hip injury. The two-time Stanley Cup champion did see action in three minor-league contests in which he went 1-2-0 with a 4.03 GAA and .846 save percentage. At this point, Murray is an insurance policy in case Joseph Woll (back) or Anthony Stolarz misses significant time but Murray is unlikely to factor into the Opening Night roster.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Murray (hip) was reassigned to AHL Toronto on a long-term injured reserve conditioning stint Saturday.

Impact Murray has been out of action all season, after undergoing bilateral hip surgery in October. Murray can only remain at the AHL level for three games or six days. He is expected to see his first game action of the year with the Marlies as they play Saturday at Syracuse and Wednesday in Rochester. He will become a UFA at the end of the year and could have trouble securing an NHL deal.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shots before practice Murray (hip surgery) faced shots before practice Friday, for the first time since undergoing bilateral hip surgery in October, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

Impact Murray is not close to a return, but it was an important step in his recovery. Murray is on long-term injured reserve and is not expected to return this season. This is the final season of his four-year, $25 million contract and he is expected to hit free agency in July.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leafs G Matt Murray out 6-8 months after hip surgery Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray will miss at least 6 to 8 months after undergoing successful bilateral hip surgery on Monday.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Out 6-8 months Murray is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of 6-8 months after undergoing successful bilateral hip surgery Monday.

Impact Murray posted a 14-8-2 record last season with a 3.01 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 26 games. The Maple Leafs announced this past summer that the 29-year-old netminder would start the 2023-24 campaign on long-term injured reserve. At the start of training camp, general manager Brad Treliving said that Murray was going to need "significant surgery," but didn't elaborate on the situation at the time. Joseph Woll will go into the upcoming season as Toronto's backup goalie behind Ilya Samsonov.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Murray (undisclosed) needs "significant surgery," Leafs GM Brad Treliving told Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun on Wednesday.

Impact There's no timetable for Murray's return, but he's on the long-term injured reserve list. He had a 14-8-2 record, 3.01 GAA and .903 save percentage in 26 contests in 2022-23. With Murray unavailable, Joseph Woll is projected to enter the campaign as Ilya Samsonov's backup.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On long-term injured reserve list Murray (undisclosed) is out indefinitely and was placed on the long-term injured reserve list by Toronto on Wednesday.

Impact Toronto didn't specify the reason for moving Murray to the long-term injured reserve list. He didn't play past April 2 because of a concussion, but he was the Leafs' third goaltender for a playoff contest against Florida on May 7, which suggested that he was an option at that time. The goaltender also missed a significant stretch of the 2022-23 campaign due to an ankle injury. If Murray isn't available going forward, then Joseph Woll is likely to serve as Ilya Samsonov's backup.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as third goalie Murray (concussion) was Toronto's third goalie Sunday against Florida, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Murray hasn't appeared in a game since April 2 after suffering a concussion. Whether or not he's 100 percent healthy remains to be seen, but he was available as the third goalie Sunday after Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) left the game. If Samsonov misses any time, Murray will likely dress as Joseph Woll's backup.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Murray (concussion) practiced Monday but isn't ready to return to the lineup yet, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Murray, who last played April 2, is slated to be Toronto's third goaltender at practice sessions for now. He won't travel with the Leafs until he receives clearance, so a return to the lineup may not come until the later games of Toronto's second-round series against Florida. Ilya Samsonov will continue to be backed up by Joseph Woll until Murray is healthy.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Thursday Murray (concussion) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's Game 2 versus the Lightning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Murray hasn't played since April 2, and while he's started skating, his return isn't imminent. Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll continue to handle the goaltending duties in the first round of the playoffs.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to skate Murray (concussion) has started to skate in the last couple of days according to coach Sheldon Keefe, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

Impact Murray was injured April 2 versus Detroit and missed the final six games of the season. Murray is unlikely to dress for Game 1 of the playoffs Tuesday, as Ilya Samsonov is expected to get the start with Joseph Woll as his backup. Murray ended the season with a 14-8-2 record, to go with a 3.01 GAA and .903 save percentage. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still day-to-day Murray (head) is still day-to-day and won't travel with the Leafs for the start of the team's three-game road trip, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Sunday that Murray's status hasn't changed. It's unclear at this time who will be available to serve as Ilya Samsonov's backup. Toronto plays against Florida on Monday prior to visiting Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Murray (head) will not dress versus Montreal on Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Ilya Samsonov will get the start while the Maple Leafs added University of Toronto goaltender Jett Alexander to their roster and he is expected to back up Samsonov against the Canadiens. Murray is 14-8-2 with a 3.01 GAA and .903 save percentage this season. This will be the third consecutive game that Murray will miss after getting hurt Sunday versus the Red Wings.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Murray (head) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday against Montreal, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Murray has been improving and could serve as Ilya Samsonov's backup Saturday. He still needs to be cleared by the medical staff before he can return to the lineup. If Murray can't suit up, Toronto may need to dress an emergency netminder because Joseph Woll has been returned to the minors.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could the Leafs' Matt Murray Be On the Move Again? Matt Murray’s frequent absences from the lineup have prompted speculation that the Toronto Maple Leafs could try to trade him or buy him out...

APRIL 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could the Leafs' Matt Murray Be On the Move Again? Matt Murray’s frequent absences from the lineup have prompted speculation that the Toronto Maple Leafs could try to trade him or buy him out...

APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Labeled day-to-day According to coach Sheldon Keefe, Murray is considered day-to-day with a head injury and "other stuff," TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

Impact Murray exited Sunday's loss to the Red Wings in the first period after slamming the back of his head on the ice when Detroit's Lucas Raymond inadvertently collided with him in the crease. Although Murray's been deemed day-to-day, recoveries from head injuries are notoriously hard to predict, so at this point there's no telling when the 28-year-old goaltender may be be ready to return to game action. Joseph Woll should take over as Toronto's No. 2 netminder until Murray is cleared to return.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No update after game Murray was tested for a concussion but there was no update on his status after Sunday's game, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Head coach Sheldon Keefe said that an update should be available before Tuesday's game against Columbus. Murray allowed two goals on seven shots before leaving Sunday's contest.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Murray (undisclosed) was injured during Sunday's game against Detroit, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The 28-year-old netminder went down hard after Lucas Raymond inadvertently took him out in the crease. An update on Murray should be available in the coming days. Ilya Samsonov replaced him in goal.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3