Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report – January 27, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report

UPDATE: Defense core stabilizes as recent short-term issues resolve. William Nylander continues off-ice rehab; Tanev and Joshua remain on LTIR.

WEEKLY UPDATE • Updated: Jan 27, 2026
Status: Stability returning; LTIR list remains.
LTIR: Tanev & Joshua
Key Absence
Nylander Groin
Rehabbing off-ice; no timeline
Long-Term
Tanev LTIR
Surgical review ongoing
Indefinite
Joshua LTIR
Recovering from kidney injury

Current Injury Status

Latest medical updates from Leafs PR as of January 27.

William Nylander

RW • Forward
Out / Indef
Target: No Timeline
Rehabbing off-ice; return to skating unclear.
Concern
Injury
Groin
  • Jan 20: Still rehabbing off the ice. Berube confirms no timeline for return.
Via Anna Dua

Chris Tanev

D • Defense
Long-Term
Target: Late April 2026
Surgical evaluation ongoing; regular season at risk.
Surgical Review
Injury
Groin / Multiple
  • Status: Remains on LTIR pending decision on potential surgery.
Leafs PR

Dakota Joshua

LW • Forward
Long-Term
Target: Indefinite
Serious internal injury; out for foreseeable future.
Serious
Injury
Lacerated Kidney
  • Status: Recovering in Toronto; timeline remains indefinite.
Leafs PR
IR – Injured Reserve
LTIR – Long-Term IR
Probable / Day-to-Day
Medium-Term / Conditioning
Long-Term (1 month+)
Indefinite / Specialist Review
Data compiled from Anna Dua and Leafs PR. Analysis © 2026 Toronto Sports Pulse.
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