Leafs Get Positive Injury Update On Max Pacioretty's Playoff Availability

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As the NHL regular season winds down, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be getting a major boost just in time for the playoffs. Max Pacioretty, who has been sidelined since mid-February, appears closer to a return—and his comeback couldn’t come at a better moment.With a challenging first-round matchup looming, the Leafs will need all the offensive firepower they can get, especially given their current injury situation. Pacioretty’s potential return could be exactly what the team needs to shift into another gear. Are the Leafs getting a healthy Max Pacioretty for Game 1 of the playoffs? He’s out skating this morning with the team @sdpnsports pic.twitter.com/SK1gl40QB1— Jesse Blake (@JesseBlake) April 12, 2025The veteran winger was spotted skating with the team in a regular jersey during an optional practice ahead of their game against Montreal, signaling that his return may only be a matter of timing—and cap logistics. Head coach Craig Berube had already expressed optimism weeks ago about Pacioretty being ready for the playoffs.Adding Pacioretty back into the lineup wouldn’t just bring another scoring threat—it would inject veteran leadership and physicality into the bottom six. Before his injury setbacks, he was playing with relentless energy, looking like a man on a mission to revive his career. Unfortunately, multiple injuries limited him to just 37 games this season, but in that time, he still managed 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists), along with 105 hits and 14 blocks in under 14 minutes of average ice time. Craig Berube asked how confident he is that Max Pacioretty will be able to play in the playoffs“Pretty confident” with a smirk @BodogCA— David Alter (@dalter) March 27, 2025Simply seeing Pacioretty back on the ice is a victory in itself, given the severity of the injuries he’s battled. But can he return in time for the playoffs? He might just be the X-factor that helps the Maple Leafs chase hockey’s ultimate prize. Image - John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ...

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