Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Collects two points in win
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Joshua scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.
Joshua has a pair of multi-point efforts over his last seven games, a span in which he has two goals and three assists. The 28-year-old winger is up to 14 points, 52 shots on net, 188 hits, 38 PIM and a minus-12 rating through 54 contests overall. He continues to see bottom-six minutes and is not currently in the power-play mix, so he has little to offer to fantasy managers besides hits and PIM.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Finishes off first-period rally
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Joshua scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
Joshua has two goals and two assists over his last seven games. The winger scored at 14:10 of the first period, capping a run of five goals in 4:30 for the Canucks over the middle of the opening frame. Joshua has provided physicality as a depth forward this season with 12 points, 45 shots on net, 38 PIM and 180 hits over 51 outings.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Supplies two helpers Friday
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Joshua notched two assists and two hits in Friday's 7-6 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
Joshua earned his first multi-point effort of the season after setting up both of Aatu Raty's third-period tallies. For the season, Joshua has 11 points, 38 shots on net, 170 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 48 appearances. He's earned four points across his last eight contests, which is enough offense to make him a streaming option thanks to his strong physical play.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Pots goal in Saturday's loss
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Joshua scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.
Joshua snapped a nine-game goal drought with his first-period tally, which opened the scoring 11:51 into the contest. The 28-year-old winger has partially offset his lack of offense with at least four hits in six straight games. For the season, he has five goals, four assists, 159 hits, 36 shots on net, 26 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 45 appearances.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Slides assist in win
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Joshua managed an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Joshua helped out on a Pius Suter goal in the third period. The helper ended a five-game slump for Joshua, who has lost out on his power-play role in March after holding it for much of February. The winger is at nine points, 32 shots on net, 141 hits, 24 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 42 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Nets shortie in loss
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Joshua scored a shorthanded goal on three shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kraken.
Joshua gave the Canucks a 3-2 lead in the second period with his shortie, but the Kraken tied it just 4:03 later and took the lead for good a minute after that. With two points over his last three games, Joshua looks to be finding his way on offense. It helps that he was promoted to the top line for Saturday's contest, but the Canucks' wingers have been shuffled all over the lineup lately in an effort to find effective lines. The 28-year-old is now at four goals, seven points, 21 shots, 118 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-9 rating across 35 appearances.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Draws power-play helper
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Joshua logged a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
Joshua helped out on the first of Conor Garland's two tallies in the contest. Power-play time has been rare for Joshua throughout his career, but he's been consistently seeing time in that situation during February. The 28-year-old winger's last two points have come on the power play, and he's up to six points, 18 shots on net, 111 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 33 outings this season.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Nets power-play goal
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Joshua scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sharks.
The goal was Joshua's first point since Dec. 18. He was held off the scoresheet for 11 contests and missed another 11 games due to a leg injury in that span. The 28-year-old has gotten a look with the second power-play unit recently, which could help him get his offense on track. For the season, Joshua has three goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, 96 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 29 appearances.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Good to play Wednesday
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Joshua (leg) is set to be activated off injured reserve and return Wednesday versus Nashville, per Dan Murphy of Sportsnet.
Joshua hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 3 due to his injury. He has two goals, four points and 83 hits over 24 outings in 2024-25. His return might lead to Max Sasson serving as a healthy scratch.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Not ready to return
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Joshua (leg) will not be available for Monday's road matchup against the Blues, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Joshua was a game-time decision heading into Monday's game, so while he won't suit up in St. Louis, the 28-year-old could be an option for Wednesday's contest in Nashville. Joshua hasn't played since Jan. 3 versus the Predators. Prior to his injury, the Michigan native chipped in two goals and two helpers over 24 appearances.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Game-time call against Blues
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Joshua (leg) will be a game-time decision versus St. Louis on Monday, per Jeff Paterson of Canucks Army.
Joshua has been out of the lineup since Jan. 6 against the Canadiens, a stretch of 10 games on injured reserve due to his leg injury. Prior to his absence, the bottom-six winger was mired in a seven-game point drought dating back to Dec. 19 versus Vegas. Still, once given the all-clear, Joshua should step back into the lineup, likely at the expense of Max Sasson or Linus Karlsson.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Practices Sunday
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Joshua (leg) participated in Sunday's practice.
Joshua has missed the last 10 games but feels close to being ready to return to the lineup. However, it remains unclear when he will be back in action. The 28-year-old forward has compiled two goals, two assists, 10 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 83 hits through 24 appearances this season. Once healthy, Joshua could replace Max Sasson or Phil Di Giuseppe in Vancouver's bottom-six group.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Deemed week-to-week
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Joshua (leg) is week-to-week after landing on injured reserve Monday, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Joshua sustained the injury in Friday's 3-0 loss to Nashville. He has contributed two goals, four points, 10 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 83 hits across 24 appearances this season. With Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) unlikely to play versus Montreal, Jonathan Lekkerimaki will replace Joshua in Monday's lineup.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Designated for IR
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Joshua, who suffered an apparent leg injury against Nashville on Friday per The Vancouver Sun, was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Joshua's IR designation was retroactive but he'll still be out of action for at least the Canucks' next three games. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old winger was mired in a seven-game point drought. With Joshua on the shelf, the Canucks recalled Jonathan Lekkerimaki from AHL Abbotsford in a corresponding move.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Finds twine in overtime loss
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Joshua scored a goal and added two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.
Joshua has two goals over his last five contests. He's also logged multiple hits in seven straight games as he continues to bring a physical element to the Canucks' bottom six. The 28-year-old winger is at two goals, four points, five shots on net, 59 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 17 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Garners first helper of season
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Joshua notched an assist, five hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
The helper was Joshua's first point over four contests since he recovered from testicular cancer surgery. The 28-year-old winger has done what he does best since his return, doling out 14 hits. He can chip in some depth scoring as well after a 32-point campaign in 2023-24, but it'll be hits and PIM that supplement his production for fantasy purposes.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Making season debut versus Isles
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Joshua (cancer) will make his 2024-25 season debut against the Islanders on Thursday, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.
Joshua looks set to take on a fourth-line role but could work his way up the lineup as he gets back to full speed. Given his lengthy stint on the sidelines, the winger will likely need some time to readjust but could still challenge for the 30-point mark after hitting that threshold for the first time last year.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Not ready to return
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Joshua (groin) won't play Thursday versus LA, per Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet.
Joshua also didn't practice Wednesday, but coach Rick Tocchet said the 28-year-old hasn't suffered a setback. Instead, the Canucks are simply being cautious with Joshua, who hasn't played in 2024-25. It remains to be seen when Joshua might return to the lineup, but when he is ready, he'll likely serve in a bottom-six role.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Returns to practice
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Joshua (groin) practiced in a non-contact jersey Saturday, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.
While Joshua is still a ways off from game action, it's an incredibly positive sign to see the winger practicing after he underwent surgery for testicular cancer in the offseason. Joshua logged 18 goals and 32 points, both career highs, in 63 games during the 2023-24 regular season.
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Canucks' Dakota Joshua: Traveling with team
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Joshua (groin) will join the Canucks on their upcoming four-game road trip and could start skating during that time, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports Tuesday.
While Joshua's return to the ice will certainly be a significant step in the right direction, he will likely have several more hurdles to clear, including absorbing contact in practice. Once the winger is ready to play, he should be in contention for a second-line role, though Daniel Sprong and Conor Garland will likely also have something to say about that.
