"William Nylander has missed the past four games after suffering a groin injury against the Vegas Golden Knights during a road trip a few weeks back. Dakota Joshua has not been seen after suffering a kidney injury on December 28th. Joshua can be expected to be a ways away still, while the severity of Nylander's injury has never been revealed."
"Recent Maple Leafs' struggles could be attributed to the absence of these players throughout the lineup. Adding Nylander, especially back in the lineup, will be the boost the Maple Leafs need. The Maple Leafs have not been able to take over games, and when they do, they are not able to sustain pressure in their opponents' offensive zone. Adding Nylander back into the lineup can help with this and will return to being the driving force in the Leafs' lineup."
William Nylander and Dakota Joshua returned to practice, marking the first on-ice activity for Joshua since his December 28 kidney injury and Nylander after a groin issue. No timelines were provided for either player's return to game action, and Nylander’s injury severity remains undisclosed. The Maple Leafs have struggled offensively and with sustained zone pressure in the absences, and Nylander’s return is expected to boost scoring and drive play. Dakota Joshua has developed into a physical third-line presence, though he likely remains a ways away from returning. Their returns would restore depth and physicality to the lineup.
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