Dakota Joshua - NHL News & Rumors

First goal since return Joshua scored a goal and added three hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact This was Joshua's first goal and point in three games since he returned from a two-month absence due to a lacerated kidney. The 29-year-old forward is in position to compete for bottom-six minutes moving forward. He's earned 11 points, 34 shots on net, 25 PIM and 136 hits over 39 appearances this season.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dakota Joshua | Post Game vs Philadelphia Flyers | March 2, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Dakota Joshua speaks with the media following the Leafs' 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.

19 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Philadelphia Flyers | March 2, 2026

19 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Removed from LTIR Joshua (upper body) was taken off long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Even with his activation, Joshua is expected to serve as a healthy scratch versus the Lightning on Wednesday. Prior to his long-term absence, the 29-year-old winger had gone six games without registering a point, though he did dish out 22 hits over that stretch. Whenever Joshua does get into the lineup, it figures to be in a bottom-six role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dakota Joshua | Practice | February 22, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Dakota Joshua addresses the media following Sunday's practice.

FEBRUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Dakota Joshua | Practice | February 17, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Dakota Joshua addresses the media following Tuesday's practice.

FEBRUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Shifts to LTIR Joshua (kidney) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Joshua still isn't expected to be back before the Olympic break. This procedural move will create more cap flexibility for the Maple Leafs. Joshua can be activated whenever he's ready.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Skates before practice Joshua (upper-body) skated prior to practice Saturday, for the first time since he was injured Dec. 28, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Joshua is still "a ways away" according to head coach Craig Berube. Joshua has already missed the last 13 games and it appears that he will not return prior to the Olympic break that begins Feb. 4 for the Maple Leafs.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matthews scores a hat trick to lead Maple Leafs to 6-5 comeback win over Jets

Auston Matthews scored his 14th career hat trick and added an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-5 comeback win against the struggling Winnipeg Jets

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Set to miss extended time Joshua (upper body) is expected to miss a significant amount of time, Anna Dua of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

Impact Although the Maple Leafs have returned to Toronto, Joshua is still in Detroit after sustaining a kidney injury during Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings. He has six goals, 10 points, 25 PIM and 127 hits in 36 appearances this season. Calle Jarnkrok might play regularly while Joshua is unavailable.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Woll earns 1st shutout of the season as Maple Leafs send Devils to their 4th straight loss

Joseph Woll made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season and Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, Calle Jarnkrok and Matthew Knies scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Joshua (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Joshua is under observation in Detroit after suffering a kidney injury against the Red Wings on Sunday, according to Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun. It's unclear when Joshua will be available to return to the lineup, but he will miss at least the next three games, starting with Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey. He has produced six goals, 10 points, 32 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and 127 hits through 36 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with UBI Joshua will not suit up against New Jersey on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Jacob Quillan was recalled from AHL Toronto because of the injuries the Maple Leafs are dealing with up front, which now includes Joshua. Joshua's next chance to suit up will be against the Jets on Thursday. He has six goals, 10 points, 127 hits and a minus-2 rating across 36 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stars host the Maple Leafs after Robertson's 2-goal game

The Dallas Stars host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Jason Robertson's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Stars' 8-3 win

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Predators and Maple Leafs meet for non-conference matchup

The Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs - December 16, 2025

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Goal in each of last two games Joshua (illness) scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Joshua's goal capped a Leafs comeback -- he scored eight seconds after Auston Matthews tied the game late in the third frame. He lifted the defender's stick, grabbed the rebound and lifted it over Spencer Knight's glove from the slot. Joshua missed Saturday's game due to illness, but he has a goal in each of his last two games. He also has four PIM and 10 hits in that span.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dakota Joshua | Post Game vs Chicago Blackhawks | December 16, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs Dakota Joshua speaks with the media following the Leafs 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Chicago Blackhawks | December 16, 2025

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Matthews and Joshua score 8 seconds apart to help Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2

Dakota Joshua batted in a rebound with 3:01 left, just 8 seconds after Auston Matthews tied it, and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-2 win on Tue...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Leafs SHOCK Blackhawks with 2 GOALS in 8 SECONDS to win!

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Practices Monday Joshua (illness) participated in Monday's practice, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Joshua should be ready to return to the lineup against Chicago on Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss to Edmonton. He has earned five goals, nine points, 25 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 99 hits in 29 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Joshua (illness) won't participate in Saturday's game against Edmonton, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Joshua has five goals, nine points, 23 PIM and 99 hits in 29 outings this season. Bobby McMann is set to draw back into the lineup following a one-game suspension, which coincides with Joshua's exit.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not at practice Saturday Joshua (illness) is not at morning practice Saturday.

Impact Joshua should be a game-time decision. He has five goals and four assists across 29 games this season. The flu bug could be going through the Maple Leafs' dressing room as William Nylander is also absent from practice with an illness.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Thursday Joshua scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged four hits in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact Joshua continues to be an effective bottom-six forward, providing grit and a little depth scoring. He has three goals and a helper, as well as 25 hits, over his last six games. For the year, he's at nine points, 25 shots, 23 PIM, 99 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 29 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Matthews scores a hat trick to lead Maple Leafs to 6-5 comeback win over Jets

Woll earns 1st shutout of the season as Maple Leafs send Devils to their 4th straight loss

Stars host the Maple Leafs after Robertson's 2-goal game

Predators and Maple Leafs meet for non-conference matchup

Matthews and Joshua score 8 seconds apart to help Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2