"Joshua's injury could not come at a worse time, as the Leafs finally found their groove, and Joshua finally found his stride on the Leafs third line. Joshua struggled at the beginning of the season, becoming a healthy scratch during November. This sparked a change in Joshua's game, instantly making him a better player. While he doesn't produce many goals or points, he plays a crucial role in winning puck battles and playing a physical style of game that wears their opponents down"
"The 29-year-old return could not come at a better time for the Maple Leafs, as they are in dire need of points and health. The Leafs currently trail the Boston Bruins for the final wild card spot by six points. Before Joshua's injury, he was on the Leafs most efficient line alongside Nicolas Roy and Bobby McMann. According to Nick Barden, Joshua lined up with Steven Lorentz and Scott Laughton on the fourth line, while Roy was alongside Matthew Knies and Nicholas Robertson."
Dakota Joshua has returned to practice after suffering a lacerated kidney on December 29 against the Detroit Red Wings. Joshua's midseason turnaround followed a healthy-scratch in November and led to improved physical play, strong puck battles, and a more effective third-line role despite limited scoring. His presence provides the Maple Leafs with grittiness and depth at a time when the club needs health and points. The Leafs trail the Boston Bruins by six points for the final wild-card spot. Practice lines showed Joshua skating with Steven Lorentz and Scott Laughton while Roy, Knies and Robertson skated together.
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