"Dakota Joshua, who's been out since Dec. 28 with a lacerated kidney, says "we'll see" about getting into game action right after the break.Craig Berube: "It's great having him back out there... He's feeling good and ready to go, so see how it goes this week."- Nick Barden (@nickbarden) February 17, 2026"
"Joshua provides a whole lot of energy but even when it comes to a little bit of depth scoring; his presence has been needed. The 29-year-old has scored six goals and 10 points in the 36 games he's played, but all while averaging just 12:19 time-on-ice. He's not the perfect player, of course, and not the most offensively minded talent, but he gives Toronto so much in the bottom half of the lineup. For someone who has thrown 127 hits in those 36 games, that is certainly something we could see more of."
"Leafs winger Dakota Joshua has returned to skating with the main group after entering the break on the injured list."
Dakota Joshua returned to Toronto Maple Leafs practice and skated with the main group after entering the break on the injured list. Joshua suffered a lacerated kidney on December 28 against the Detroit Red Wings and missed considerable time. The NHL pause allowed injured players like Joshua and Morgan Rielly to resume skating, and head coach Craig Berube noted Joshua is feeling good and ready to go. Joshua has six goals and 10 points in 36 games while averaging 12:19 time-on-ice and has delivered a physical presence with 127 hits. Defenseman Chris Tanev skated separately while recovering from a groin injury sustained December 27.
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