Maple Leafs lineup vs Panthers: Joshua in, Woll starting as Berube sits one forward



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Dec 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena

Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs make a lineup change at forward ahead of tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers.

Toronto will keep their lineup largely intact, with one minor move being changed of the Leafs second game of a back-to-back against Florida.

The Leafs are moving Calle Jarnkrok to the bench with Dakota Joshua slotting back in. Joshua was activated yesterday off of injured reserve.

Joshua had been out since the end of 2025 due to a lacerated kidney, having missed Toronto’s start in 2026. This is Joshua’s first game since Dec. 28th.

The 29-year-old Joshua has six goals and 10 points in 36 games this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, leading as a physical presence for Toronto’s bottom-six.

In net, Joseph Woll gets the start as expected as Anthony Stolarz sits out the back-to-back. Stolarz allowed four goals on 36 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday.

Toronto maintains most of their lineup from the match against Tampa Bay, with rookie Easton Cowan set to miss his fifth consecutive game.

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