Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: William Nylander bats puck out of the air to beat Ducks’ Dostal

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander often makes the game look easy, especially when he’s creating in the offensive zone. Nylander was a constant force for the Maple Leafs throughout the 2024-25 campaign, where he finished second in the NHL with 45 goals. We’re going through the best goals of the Leafs season, where Nylander … Read more

Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: William Nylander goes coast-to-coast vs. Canadiens

It’s the middle of July, so The Leafs Nation are recapping the best goals of the 2024-25 season. We started this series yesterday by looking back on Philippe Myers’ wondergoal against the Detroit Red Wings, and if you missed it, few would blame you for skipping the final game of the regular season. Today, we’re … Read more

William Nylander continued to ascend in first season since contract extension

William Nylander continued to ascend in first season since contract extension

The theme of William Nylander’s career with the Toronto Maple Leafs to date has been ‘go ahead, doubt me and see what happens’. It was a dramatic affair when the Leafs signed Nylander to a six-year contract back in 2018-19. The two sides didn’t come to an agreement until December 1, 2018, resulting in Nylander … Read more

Craig Berube on what he’s learned from coaching William Nylander: ‘Just leave him alone’

William Nylander has six goals and 13 points in eight playoff games so far. He’s second in scoring league-wide behind only Mikko Rantanen, who has 15, and he’s not going to stop until there are no doubters left. Or, rather, when the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. Some fans questioned whether Nylander would … Read more

Dallas Eakins raves about Berube, Nylander, & Toronto’s postseason growth: Leafs Morning Take

Dallas Eakins raves about Berube, Nylander, & Toronto’s postseason growth: Leafs Morning Take

That’s how you take care of business on home ice. Mitch Marner scored the game winner as the Leafs edged the Panthers 4-3 to grab a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unbelievably, this is the first time in 21 years that the Leafs have won six games in … Read more

Nylander, Matthews put their stamp on Battle of Ontario as Leafs’ Core Four eliminate Senators

Nylander, Matthews put their stamp on Battle of Ontario as Leafs’ Core Four eliminate Senators

Facing the untenable proposition of squandering a 3-0 series lead, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ vaunted Core Four understood the assignment and delivered the signature performance that was asked of them. William Nylander, on his 29th birthday, perhaps understood this task better than anyone. It was Nylander who delivered the edict ‘good teams find their way … Read more

Berube says Leafs played ‘extremely well’ in Game 4, expects response, very impressed with Knies, Nylander

Berube says Leafs played ‘extremely well’ in Game 4, expects response, very impressed with Knies, Nylander Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images By Arun Srinivasan Apr 27, 2025, 12:50 EDT Comments Editorials News Leafs practice notes: Max Pacioretty remains in lineup for Game 4 vs. Senators Jake Sanderson may be winning his minutes, but the Senators are … Read more

Nylander believes Leafs need to simplify their game while struggling all over the ice

William Nylander was one of the few Toronto Maple Leafs who could be exempt from criticism during Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but he took accountability post-game. Nylander scored the game’s opening goal, was constantly creating chances for his linemates, featuring on the third line alongside Scott Laughton and Calle Jarnkrok through the … Read more

Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers

Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers

Leafs Practice Notes: Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images By Dylan Nazareth 14 hours ago Comments News Leafs Practice Notes: Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner praise Chris Tanev following injury vs. Bruins ‘He’s very close’: Berube provides update on Jarnkrok’s … Read more

William Nylander analyzes what’s gone wrong for Team Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off

William Nylander was arguably Sweden’s best forward during Saturday’s 4-3 loss to Finland and with his team on the verge of elimination from the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ winger analyzed what’s gone wrong through two games. “We are playing too much on the outside,” Nylander said post-game. “I think we have to … Read more