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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Set to return Saturday
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Nylander (groin) has been taken off injured reserve, per the NHL media site. That sets the stage for him to play Saturday in Vancouver.
Nylander is likely to serve on the second line alongside Matias Maccelli and John Tavares. Easton Cowan might be a healthy scratch Saturday after playing in Toronto's past 17 games. Nylander has 17 goals and 48 points in 37 outings in 2025-26. He was last in the lineup Jan. 15.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Could return Saturday
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Nylander (groin) skated on the second line during Friday's practice session, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports, suggesting that he could return to the lineup for Saturday's game against Vancouver.
Nylander said Monday that he hoped to return at some point during the Maple Leafs' four-game road trip heading into the Olympic break, and although he missed Thursday's game against Seattle, he could suit up two days later. The Maple Leafs will presumably monitor Nylander's status ahead of Saturday's puck drop, but it's encouraging that he participated in Friday's practice session on the second line and on the first power-play unit.
Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Hopes to return during road trip
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Nylander (groin) said Monday that he hopes to return at some point during the Maple Leafs' upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Seattle, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
Following Tuesday's home game against the Sabres, the Maple Leafs will be on the road for each of their four matchups leading up to the Olympic break, so Nylander is hopeful that he'll be back in action at some point over the next week. He's been sidelined since mid-January due to his groin injury but has progressed in his recovery recently, as he skated ahead of Saturday's practice session.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Resumes skating
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Nylander (groin) skated before Saturday's practice, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Nylander has missed the last four games and remains on injured reserve. There still isn't a timeline in place for his return to the lineup, but he appears to be making some progress. Nylander has accumulated 17 goals, 48 points and 75 shots on net in 37 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Shifts to IR
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Nylander (groin) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
In a corresponding move, the Maple Leafs recalled Jacob Quillan from AHL Toronto. Nylander will miss his second straight game against Minnesota on Monday, and it's unclear when he will be available to return. He has accounted for 17 goals, 48 points and 75 shots on net across 37 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: No timeline for return
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Nylander (groin) has no timeline in place for his return to the ice, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Monday.
Nylander will miss his second straight game against Minnesota on Monday, and it's unclear when he will be ready to play. Groin injuries can be tricky, and the Maple Leafs will probably be cautious with his recovery. Nylander has compiled 17 goals, 75 shots on net and a team-leading 48 points through 37 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Unlikely to play Monday
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Nylander (lower body) isn't expected to play against Minnesota on Monday, according to Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.
Nylander won't play against Winnipeg on Saturday, and it's unlikely that he will be available for Monday's matchup versus the Wild. He has amassed 17 goals and a team-leading 48 points through 37 appearances this season. It's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Expected to miss Saturday's game
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Nylander (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday in Winnipeg, per Anna Dua of Sportsnet.
Nylander left Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to Vegas because of the injury. He also missed six games from Dec. 28 - Jan. 8 due a lower-body issue. Nylander is still being evaluated, so there's no timetable for his return yet. Calle Jarnkrok should have an opportunity to play regularly during Nylander's absence.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Aggravates previous injury
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Nylander left Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights after aggravating his previous lower-body injury, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Nylander previously missed six games due to the issue, and he could be in line for another absence. The 29-year-old's at 17 goals and 48 points over 37 appearances this season, so any time missed will take some power out of the Maple Leafs' lineup. His status for Saturday in Winnipeg has yet to be determined, but expect Toronto to take things cautiously with the star forward.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Exits Thursday's game
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Nylander (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.
Nylander had a goal and an assist in the first period prior to his exit. The 29-year-old forward has racked up seven points over his last four outings since returning from a previous lower-body issue, though it's unclear if the injury he sustained Thursday is related to that one. His status for Saturday's game against the Jets will be up in the air until more information is available.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Extends goal streak
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Nylander scored a goal on four shots and earned an assist in Monday's 4-3 victory over Colorado.
Nylander has scored a goal in four straight games, though his streak is separated by a six-game stint on the shelf due to a lower-body injury. With 16 goals in 35 games this season, the Calgary native will have to pick up the pace if he is going to reach the 40-goal threshold for the fourth straight year.
Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Impressive in return from injury
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Nylander had a goal and two assists in a 5-0 win over Vancouver on Saturday.
Nylander missed six games with a lower-body injury before returning to Saturday's lineup in style. He stood out on the ice and almost got a second goal, only to miss the net on a wide-open play from an acute angle. Nylander has 15 goals, 29 assists and 69 shots in 34 games this season. His shot total stands out in a significant way, putting him on pace for fewer than 150 this campaign. Nylander has put up four straight 250-plus shot seasons, including one with 316. He's still a prolific scorer who will help fantasy managers in other offensive categories if he can stay healthy.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Activated from injured reserve
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Nylander (lower body) was taken off injured reserve Saturday and will join the lineup versus Vancouver, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Nylander missed six games due to the injury. The talented winger slumped through most of December before collecting a pair of goals and two assists Dec. 23 versus Pittsburgh. Nylander has 14 goals and 27 assists in 33 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Could return Saturday
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Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Nylander (lower body) could return to action against the Canucks on Saturday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Nylander will remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive game Thursday against the Flyers, but he's progressing in his recovery and could return to game action over the weekend. The 29-year-old had put up three multi-point games over his eight appearances leading up to his absence, recording three goals, six assists and a blocked shot while averaging 16:55 of ice time across that span.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Moves to IR
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Nylander (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
The Maple Leafs recalled Marshall Rifai from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move. Nylander has missed the last four games, and the move to IR is retroactive to Dec. 27, but it's still unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has amassed 14 goals and a team-leading 41 points in 33 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Not available Saturday
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Nylander (lower body) won't play against the Islanders on Saturday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Nylander will miss his fourth straight game. He had three goals and two assists in two contests before getting hurt. Nylander has 14 goals and a team-leading 41 points in 33 appearances this season. The Maple Leafs hope to have the 29-year-old forward back on the ice for Monday's practice.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Not playing Thursday
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Nylander (lower body) has been ruled out of Thursday's tilt against Winnipeg, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Nylander is progressing, as he skated before practice Thursday, the first time he has been on skates since his injury Saturday versus Ottawa. Nylander will miss his third straight game and the hope is that he is well enough to return Saturday against the Islanders. He has 14 goals and 27 assists in 33 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Remains out of lineup
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Nylander (lower body) will remain sidelined against the Devils on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Nylander will miss his second straight game and his sixth of the season Tuesday. The 29-year-old winger has generated 14 goals and 41 points over 33 games this season. Nylander's next chance to play will be against the Jets on Thursday.
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