"Once the Maple Leafs looked to be healthy once again, the injury bug hit them big time. Auston Matthews was forced to miss a game, but luckily returned for Thursday night's win over the struggling Winnipeg Jets. Chris Tanev, after just returning for a few games, is forced to miss another extended period of time due to a lower-body injury."
"Ahead of the Leafs' matchup on Long Island, head coach Craig Berube highlighted that the Swede has been progressing in the right direction, and he was hopeful that Nylander could rejoin the team on Monday for their Tuesday Atlantic Division matchup against the Florida Panthers. "He's progressing," Berube said. "I think he's trending in the right direction, and now my hope is maybe he's back with us Monday on the ice practicing.""
The Toronto Maple Leafs have endured persistent injuries all season, contributing to an inconsistent first half. Recent setbacks included Auston Matthews missing a game before returning for a win over the Winnipeg Jets. Chris Tanev, after briefly returning, will miss an extended period with a lower-body injury. Dakota Joshua is out long-term with a kidney injury sustained on December 27 against the Detroit Red Wings. William Nylander has been held out with a likely more severe lower-body issue and missed multiple games. Head coach Craig Berube said Nylander is progressing and could resume on-ice practice Monday ahead of a Tuesday matchup.
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