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.
D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) January 5, 2026Nylander's injury progression
William Nylander had looked to be progressing well, but it seems to have taken a turn for the worse.