"The Maple Leafs have seemed to get some good news on the injury front, as it seems William Nylander will return to the Maple Leafs lineup on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. Nylander missed seven games due to a groin injury. The Swedish forward skated during practice in Seattle on Thursday; however is set to return against the Canucks following a recent interview with Ryan Leslie."
"During William Nylander's seven-game absence, the Maple Leafs went 1-5-1, falling back to 10 points out of the final wild-card spot. This recent stretch has confirmed that the Maple Leafs are not good enough, and their depth is not able to hold its own. The Maple Leafs offence has taken a dip in production since Nylander's injury and has not been able to control the play at a high rate."
William Nylander will return to the Maple Leafs lineup Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks after missing seven games with a groin injury. He skated in practice in Seattle and expressed excitement about getting back into the lineup and making an impact, saying "It's been a tough go for me." Toronto went 1-5-1 during his absence and fell 10 points out of the final wild-card spot. Offence production and control dipped, while defensive play and goaltending also struggled. The team faces a crucial five-game road trip before the Olympic break and needs a spark from Nylander to revive playoff hopes.
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