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Maple Leafs' Dakota Joshua uncertain for regular season opener due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:50 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Maple Leafs' Dakota Joshua uncertain for regular season opener due to injury

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing an injury concern as forward Dakota Joshua's status for the start of the regular season is in doubt. Head coach Jim Hiller confirmed that Joshua is dealing with an unspecified issue, although he did not disclose details. The team has not secured a win in the expedited preseason, which provides a critical opportunity to address issues before the season begins. Joshua, who joined the Maple Leafs in 2025 after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, participated in 55 games last season, scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists.

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Status Watch

•Dakota Joshua's injury status is uncertain for the regular season opener.
•Maple Leafs are winless in their preseason games so far.
•Joshua played 55 games last season, scoring 10 goals and 8 assists.
•Head coach Jim Hiller provided limited details on Joshua's condition.
•Joshua rejoined the Maple Leafs after a stint with the Vancouver Canucks.

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11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Already Dealing With Mystery Injury

What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to win a game so far in the expedited preseason schedule, though it’s good for the club to work out any bugs between now and the start of the regular season while also not icing their full roster of starters.However, the Maple Leafs are already dealing with an injury […] The post Maple Leafs Already Dealing With Mystery Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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