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Maple Leafs place William Nylander on injured reserve

The 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.

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Nylander's injury progression

William Nylander had looked to be progressing well, but it seems to have taken a turn for the worse.