"Dakota Joshua has had an up-and-down season with the Maple Leafs this year. Joshua started the year out slow, struggling to build chemistry and couldn't quite find his groove. He was a healthy scratch on November 28th. The healthy scratch served as a wake-up call for the 29-year old as he has played a lot better since. In 29 games this season, Joshua has posted 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points with a -2 rating."
"The Dearborn native has looked more comfortable and has fit in well with Nicolas Roy and Bobby McMann. Since the three have formed a line, they have all looked better and formed chemistry. Brad Treliving has received a lot of well-deserved criticism for his off-season acquisitions, but with Roy and Joshua forming chemistry, those two have quieted the chatter a little bit."
"We have already seen it affect two players, and for a team that is still struggling with injuries, this could cost them more of the season. There is still no timeline on shutdown defenceman Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo, who recently had surgery. Anthony Stolarz is going to be out long-term with an upper-body injury, but Joseph Woll is going to make a return to the lineup really soon."
Dakota Joshua missed the 5-1 loss to the Oilers due to illness. William Nylander was questionable but played through illness. Joshua began the season slowly, was a healthy scratch on November 28, then improved; in 29 games he has five goals, four assists and a -2 rating. Joshua has formed chemistry with Nicolas Roy and Bobby McMann. The team faces an illness in the locker room alongside multiple injuries. There is no timeline for Chris Tanev or Brandon Carlo. Anthony Stolarz will be out long-term. Joseph Woll and Joshua are expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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