Fansided · Jan 5

Maple Leafs place William Nylander on injured reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets v Toronto Maple Leafs | Mark Blinch/GettyImagesThe Toronto Maple Leafs have placed their star winger, William Nylander, on IR. Nylander's injury is retroactive to December 27, as he was injured in the second period during the 7-5 Leafs win over the Ottawa Senators.

Nylander's injury occurred during an awkward play with Sens defenceman Artem Zub behind Ottawa's net. Nylander has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury.

The Maple Leafs have placed F William Nylander on injured reserve retroactive to December 27, 2025.

D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) January 5, 2026Nylander's injury progression

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