"Just when it looked like the Leafs could be ready to turn a corner with the midway point of the regular season fast approaching, the injury bug has struck again. In a big way, too. Dakota Joshua won't play against New Jersey. In fact, it was revealed that he's still in Detroit getting further observation after taking a hit along the boards that affected his kidney. It doesn't sound good."
"Lost in the noise of all the injury hoopla is how vital this game is with respect to the standings. Just two points separates the two teams in the standings. One thing's for sure, the Leafs lineup looks a lot different without the likes of potentially Matthews and definitively William Nylander, who will miss his second straight game due to a lower body injury."
Multiple injuries have struck the Toronto Maple Leafs as the midseason approaches. Dakota Joshua remains under observation in Detroit after a hit to his kidney and will not play against New Jersey. Chris Tanev will miss additional time with a lower-body injury unrelated to earlier absences. Auston Matthews was listed a game-time decision after blocking a shot in a 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit, and William Nylander will miss a second straight game with a lower-body issue. The team noted Columbus trading Yegor Chinakhov and Edmonton's openness to moving Andrew Mangiapane. A crucial matchup with the Devils is pivotal in the standings; two points separate the teams and the Leafs have gone 2-0-1 since firing Marc Savard. Free agent head coach Pete DeBoer made a brief appearance.
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