William Nylander's injury situation officially revealed by the Maple Leafs

It's a double whammy of an injury situation, and while Tanev's certainly looks more serious, the team avoided catastrophe.

But we now have at least a better idea of Nylander's status going forward as well. Head coach Craig Berube updated media after the team held an afternoon practice on Wednesday.

It's a positive sign for the Leafs, but they weren't necessarily out of the woods just yet.

A total of seven players were absent from Toronto's optional practice on Wednesday, sparking more injury concerns given it was a "maintenance day" (a death sentence at times for Leafs players).

Toronto avoids catastrophe, finally getting back to full health

If Nylander needed to miss a period of time, it would have been a huge blow to Toronto's top-six and eliminate the Leafs' leading goal-scorer.

But with his and Tanev's injuries seemingly minor, Max Pacioretty on the mend and Calle Jarnkrok apparently close to a return, things are starting to look up for the Maple Leafs if they can just stay healthy.

With the Maple Leafs headed into New York on Friday, then Pittsburgh on Sunday, it's going to be crucial for Toronto to make a statement against New York, then get its wounded back and make quick work of the Penguins.

But the Leafs also play the next night against San Jose, so rushing these guys back before then (especially if the Rangers game goes swimmingly) may be risky, and waiting that extra day could be a big factor in keeping them healthy.

This season, Nylander has 33 goals and 25 assists in 58 games while averaging 19:51 TOI.

Thankfully for the Maple Leafs, they've avoided some really bad news concerning William Nylander, as he's been not only a bright spot for the team, but one of the only players who has been able to stay healthy.