Toronto Maple Leafs star winger William Nylander is delivering one of the most impressive playoff performances in recent franchise memory. Despite head coach Craig Berube’s light-hearted comment that Nylander doesn’t want him to talk to him, the 29-year-old is proving to be Toronto’s biggest weapon in their Stanley Cup campaign.
Ahead of Game 3 against the Florida Panthers, Nylander had already notched six goals and seven assists in eight games, trailing only Mikko Rantanen and Connor McDavid in playoff scoring. His explosive run includes a rare five-goal streak over three games — a feat not seen by a Leafs player since Alexander Mogilny in 2003.
Teammates and coaches alike are praising Nylander’s composure and skill. Auston Matthews lauded his tenacity and focus, while Berube described him as thriving on high-stakes moments. Nylander’s slick goal in Game 2, controlling a pass off his skate to beat Sergei Bobrovsky, was a highlight that underscored his elite instincts.
Now in the first year of an eight-year, $92 million contract, Nylander continues to justify the investment, coming off a 44-goal regular season that tied him for third in the NHL. With Toronto leading the series and chasing their first Stanley Cup since 1967, Nylander’s performance may be the catalyst the Leafs have long awaited.
Source: Swifteradio.com
