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Maple Leafs activate Dakota Joshua from injured reserve
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Maple Leafs activate Dakota Joshua from injured reserve

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Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Dakota Joshua from injured reserve.

The Maple Leafs have activated F Dakota Joshua from injured reserve.

Joshua hasn’t played since suffering a lacerated kidney in a Dec. 28 game against the Detroit Red Wings. He resumed skating on January 24 and joined the team for the first practice after the Olympic break on February 17.

“It’s great to have him back. He’s feeling good and ready to go, so see how he goes this week,” Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said of Joshua on Feb. 17.

During Tuesday’s practice, Joshua took line rushes alongside Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz. It is likely that Joshua will continue to operate in a fourth-line capacity when he returns to the lineup.

The 29-year-old has six goals and 10 points in 36 games this season.

Toronto resumes its schedule Wednesday, where Calle Jarnkrok will appear on the right wing of the fourth line alongside Laughton and Lorentz. Auston Matthews rejoined the team after missing Tuesday’s practice while celebrating the United States’ Olympic gold medal with teammates at the White House. John Tavares also joined the team after missing Tuesday’s training due to illness.

Joshua was acquired in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks last July in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick. He remains under contract through the 2027-2028 season for a $3.25 million cap hit.

It will be fascinating to see how the rest of the season plays out as Joshua tries to work his way back into the lineup, with the Maple Leafs six points out of a play-off six spot with 25 games remaining. Toronto reportedly has several players on the trade block and the lineup could be in flux, with the next few games certain to determine the team’s direction at the trade deadline.

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