William Nylander Appears Set To Make Playoff Debut Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Nylander missed the first three games of the series with an undisclosed injury that has been widely speculated on, but the team hasn't confirmed what the injury was. Willy will slot back into the third line and first powerplay unit and the team will hope that he can provide an offensive spark. Connor Dewar will be healthy scratched if Nylander does end up playing.
William Nylander Reportedly Dealing With Migraine Issue
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (head) has yet to appear in the first three games of the team's first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, and now we may know why. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman writes that multiple sources have told him Nylander is dealing with a migraine so severe that team doctors have tested to see if he had suffered a concussion, but an actual diagnosis has been hard to come by. Nylander has practiced with the team throughout the series and has stayed on for extra work but has not been able to suit up for a game to this point. The Swede skated in all 82 of the team's regular-season games, tallying 40 goals and 98 points in that time. The Leafs trail the Bruins 2-1 in the series with Game 4 coming on Saturday in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander is unlikely to suit up for a third straight game on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Bruins. Nylander stayed out late with the other projected scratches during Wednesday's morning skate, indicating he will remain out after it was believed he was likely to return. Sportsnet's Nick Alberga reported on Wednesday that it is believed the star winger is dealing with a head injury. Nylander skated in all 82 regular-season games but didn't feel right ahead of Saturday's series opener. He tied a career-high with 40 goals and posted a career-best 98 points in his 82 games this season. The Leafs and Bruins are knotted at one game apiece in another first-round postseason matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (undisclosed) could potentially return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 3 of the first round against the Boston Bruins. The star winger has missed the first two games of the postseason with an undisclosed injury, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said he could return in Game 3. "There's not much happening for us today except for getting ready to travel, but it's a possibility for us tomorrow, I guess, is all I would say." Nylander tied a career-high with 40 goals this season and posted a career-high 98 points while skating in all 82 regular-season contests. The Maple Leafs tied the series with a 3-2 win on Monday night before the series shifts to Toronto on Wednesday.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (undisclosed) did not take part in Friday's practice ahead of Saturday's Game 1 of the postseason against the Boston Bruins. No reason has been provided for his absence, while head coach Sheldon Keefe said Nylander was a possibility for Saturday's postseason opener. He had recently been skating on a line with Pontus Holmberg and Matthew Knies as Keefe has spread out his top offensive weapons. Knies was promoted to the line featuring John Tavares and Mitch Marner at Friday's practice. It was a big season the Swedish veteran matched a career-high with 40 goals and notched a career-high 98 points and 316 shots on goal while skating in all 82 regular-season games.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander scored two goals to reach the 30-goal mark in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against the Coyotes. Nylander scored a power-play goal in the second half of the first period to give the Maple Leafs their third goal of the opening frame, while the 27-year-old extended his goal scoring streak to five consecutive games. Nylander has scored 30-plus goals in four seasons throughout his NHL career, while he is on pace to surpass each of his previous career highs on the offensive end with current totals of 31 goals and 74 points through 55 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander finished with a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the Blues. The 27-year-old found the back of the net in the closing minutes of the first period as his shot deflected off of the defender's stick and into the net to extend the lead for the Maple Leafs. Nylander has provided early-round fantasy value across standard formats with season totals of 26 goals and a team-high of 66 points through 51 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander finished with two goals and one assist in Wednesday's 5-4 victory against the Stars. Nylander got the scoring started with a power-play goal in the first period and he followed that up with the eventual game-winning goal at the midway point of the final frame for the Maple Leafs. Nylander's three-point performance was his first since Jan. 9 and seventh on the season overall, while the 27-year-old forward improved his season totals to 25 goals and 65 points through 49 games.
William Nylander Signs Record Deal With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has signed the largest contract in franchise history by agreeing to an eight-year, $92 million extension. The deal kicks in next season and has an average annual value of $11.5 million. Nylander is finishing off a six-year, $45 million pact and was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. The 27-year-old has been worth every cent as he leads the team this season with 33 assists and 54 points in 37 games. He has only just entered his prime, and the new deal ensures that Nylander stays a major part of Toronto's plans.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander brought his season-opening point streak to 16 games as he finished with a goal and two assists in Friday's 3-2 victory against the Red Wings. Nylander fueled the third period comeback with his line scoring three times in the final frame, giving the Maple Leafs a win in Stockholm, Sweden for the 2023 NHL Global Series. Nylander recorded a three-point game for the third time this season, bringing his season totals to 11 goals and 25 points through 16 games. Nylander becomes the 15th different player to have a point streak of at least 16 games to start a season, and he will look to keep the streak alive against the Wild on Sunday.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander continued his dominant start to the season as he scored two goals and added an assist in Friday's 5-4 shootout victory against the Flames. Nylander opened the scoring with a power-play goal that came three minutes into the first period, and he added a short-handed goal after an impressive takeaway to give the Maple Leafs a two-goal advantage at the beginning of the middle frame. Nylander becomes the second active player with a streak of at least 14 points to open a season joining Oilers center Connor McDavid who began the 2021-22 campaign with a 17-game point streak. Nylander has provided fantasy managers with first-round value across standard formats, with season totals of nine goals and a team-high 21 points through 14 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander finished with a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss against the Senators. The 27-year-old opened the scoring with a power-play goal early in the first period, and with the goal his season-opening point streak was extended to 13 games. Nylander has totaled seven goals and 18 points through 13 games, which ranks second on the team as he trails only center Auston Matthews with 19 points. Nylander has provided early-round fantasy value with his terrific start to the season and he will look to build on the success when the Maple Leafs take on the Flames on Friday night.
William Nylander Moving To Center In Training Camp
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will be used as a center at the start of training camp. The 27-year-old was initially drafted as a center back in 2014, but he's mostly played on the wing for the team, featuring in the middle only in the case of injuries. "We'll commit to it for a bit here," head coach Sheldon Keefe said of the decision. "(We're) not committing to any sort of specific period of time, but just to say it's not going to be a one-off or a one-day thing or a one preseason game. We want to give it some time to come together just to see what that looks like." Nylander has previously played at center for Keefe in the AHL. Should he fit into the position, the Maple Leafs would find themselves with some incredible center depth, as Keefe could then send out Nylander, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares in different units.
William Nylander Bags A Hat Trick Of Assists In Game 4
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander collected a hat trick of assists as the team moved to the brink of progressing from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-4 overtime win against Tampa Bay. Nylander played a big role in a huge turnaround as the team managed to turn a 4-1 deficit into its third win in the series. Two of Nylander's helpers came on the power play. Mitchell Marner is topping the Maple Leafs scoring charts with 10 points, but Nylander has also been very productive in the series, going for seven points in four games.
William Nylander Notches Three Points Against Tampa Bay
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander had a three-point night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round preview against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. With Auston Matthews rested, Nylander took charge of the offense, producing a goal and two assists in a 4-3 win. He scored his 39th goal of the season on the power play and also had one assist with the man advantage. Nylander has gone quiet in recent weeks, but he's had a career year with 86 points in 81 games, and Tuesday signaled that the Swedish star could cause big trouble for the Lightning in the playoffs. Nylander recorded three goals and three assists in total in three regular-season games in the matchup.
William Nylander Produces A Game-Winning Performance
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander had a hand in both of the team's goals in Friday's 2-1 overtime victory against Minnesota, assisting David Kampf when he tied the game and scoring the decisive goal in the extra frame. Nylander reached 33 goals for the campaign and five of them have come during his current red-hot six-game spell. The Swedish star has produced four multi-point efforts during the span. Two more goals will give Nylander his new career high, and he's also well on track to record his new overall scoring record, sitting on 70 points through 59 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander potted a goal, added two assists, and fired three shots in a 3-1 victory over Chicago. He now has 30 goals and 34 helpers in 54 games. The centerman has registered five points in the last two contests. Nylander is a potent threat in the league with his speed and playmaking skills. He will remain essential in fantasy play, as Toronto has won three of their last five games.
William Nylander Piles Up Four Points In Monday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander enjoyed his second four-point night of the season Monday versus the Islanders, picking up two goals and two assists in a 5-2 win. All of his points came in the second period when Toronto scored a pair of game-tying goals and eventually raced away with the victory. Nylander has quietly built himself a four-game scoring streak which includes four goals and five assists. He sits on top of the team's goals charts with 26 markers and is tied for the first spot with 56 points.
William Nylander Rolls To Three Points In Tuesday's Win
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander had a game-high three points in Tuesday's back-and-forth affair against Florida, finishing a 5-4 overtime victory with two goals and an assist. All of Nylander's points came when Toronto battled back from a 4-2 deficit. He started the scoring surge with a power-play assist and ended up getting two very important goals for the team. The Swedish star has blown hot and cold in 2023, averaging a point per game through eight contests but actually adding to his tally on just three nights. He became the team's second 50-point man this season behind Mitchell Marner, who extended his home point streak to a franchise-record 19 games on Tuesday with two assists.
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus Seattle despite missing Wednesday's practice with an illness. He was back on the ice Thursday morning, so Nylander has luckily made a very quick recovery from the illness bug. The Swedish star is having an incredible campaign in 2022-23, with 22 goals scored and 45 points notched in 38 games. He leads the team in both categories and enters Thursday's action on a red-hot run of 12 points in seven games.
