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Joshua notched an assist, five hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. The helper was Joshua's first point over four contests since he recovered from testicular cancer surgery. The 28-year-old winger has done what he does best since his return, doling out 14 hits. He can chip in some depth scoring as well after a 32-point campaign in 2023-24, but it'll be hits and PIM that supplement his production for fantasy purposes.
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Joshua (cancer) will make his 2024-25 season debut against the Islanders on Thursday, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports. Joshua looks set to take on a fourth-line role but could work his way up the lineup as he gets back to full speed. Given his lengthy stint on the sidelines, the winger will likely need some time to readjust but could still challenge for the 30-point mark after hitting that threshold for the first time last year.
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Joshua (groin) won't play Thursday versus LA, per Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet. Joshua also didn't practice Wednesday, but coach Rick Tocchet said the 28-year-old hasn't suffered a setback. Instead, the Canucks are simply being cautious with Joshua, who hasn't played in 2024-25. It remains to be seen when Joshua might return to the lineup, but when he is ready, he'll likely serve in a bottom-six role.
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Joshua (groin) practiced in a non-contact jersey Saturday, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports. While Joshua is still a ways off from game action, it's an incredibly positive sign to see the winger practicing after he underwent surgery for testicular cancer in the offseason. Joshua logged 18 goals and 32 points, both career highs, in 63 games during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Joshua (groin) will join the Canucks on their upcoming four-game road trip and could start skating during that time, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports Tuesday. While Joshua's return to the ice will certainly be a significant step in the right direction, he will likely have several more hurdles to clear, including absorbing contact in practice. Once the winger is ready to play, he should be in contention for a second-line role, though Daniel Sprong and Conor Garland will likely also have something to say about that.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
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| 11/23 | @  |
W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:37 | 1.25 |
| 11/19 | vs  |
L 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 2.5 |
| 11/17 | vs  |
L 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 13:50 | -2 |
| 11/16 | vs  |
W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0 |
| 11/14 | vs  |
L 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 12:08 | -0.5 |
| 11/12 | vs  |
W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/09 | vs  |
L 7-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
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Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 |
| 2023 | 63 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 38 | 118 |
| 2022 | 79 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 20 | 59 |
| 2021 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 35 | 29 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 27 | 1.7 |
| 3 Year Avg | 57 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 31 | 69.2 |
| Career | 189 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 135 | 122 |