Leafs-Wild takeaways: Nylander, Matthews can't do it

Leafs-Wild takeaways: Nylander, Matthews can’t do it all by themselves as offence dries up
Squaring off with nearly identical records entering Wednesday’s contest, the Toronto Maple Leafs were presented with a key opportunity to get out of a rut against a quality Minnesota Wild team, with a four-game road trip on the horizon before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
John Hynes gives Wild's take on Maple Leafs star William Nylander going into clash
John Hynes knows that William Nylander can lead the Maple Leafs out of the little hole they’ve dug for themselves. The Leafs have scored just two goals in losing their past two games, and neither came off the stick of Nylander after the star winger had four goals in the previous three games, all Toronto victories.
William Nylander lifts Maple Leafs past Devils in OT
William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:10 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Thursday night.
Leafs’ William Nylander threatens teammate Auston Matthews
On Wednesday, ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the Wild later tonight, Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin, who is also the GM for Team USA at the Four Nations Face-Off, confirmed that Auston Matthews is ready to play in the upcoming tournament.
'I Was Telling Matty (Auston Matthews) I Might Drop The Gloves': Maple Leafs' William Nylander Jokes About Going Up Against Teammate Auston Matthews At 4 Nations Face-Off
With the NHL getting ready to shut down soon for the first ever 4 Nations Face-Off, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was asked if there were any side bets among teammates that will be going up against each other.
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Maple Leafs’ Core Four and What to Make of Their Hockey IQ
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Core Four players, John Tavares, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner, are not just ...
Why Fraser Minten Won't Play Despite Being Called Up Following John Tavares' Injury And Maple Leafs Lineup Adjustments With Max Domi
The Toronto Maple Leafs called up Fraser Minten from the Toronto Marlies on Thursday morning. Following an injury to John ...
Maple Leafs place John Tavares on IR with lower-body injury: What are the options at centre?
With Tavares out for at least four games, a Maple Leafs team that was already light on centre depth will now see its options ...
Nylander, Matthews step up to spoil Keefe’s return
Slugging from behind the entire evening, and balanced on the usual mid-season fan revolt, the Toronto Maple Leafs won their first game in more than a week on Thursday. William Nylander scored the ...
Maple Leafs' Craig Berube reveals plan after brutal John Tavares injury
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube details how the team plans to move forward without the injured John Tavares.
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William Nylander needs to shoot more on the power play: Monday Morning Leafs Report
A number of key individuals are also hitting the net less than they did last season, from Matthews to William Nylander ... take the first time when Nylander and John Tavares played on one ...
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Maple Leafs play the Jets following Nylander's 2-goal game
Toronto Maple Leafs (21-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Winnipeg Jets after William ... matchup. John Tavares led the ...
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Maple Leafs injury update: Insider provides latest on Anthony Stolarz and John Tavares' return timeline
Toronto Maple Leafs stars Anthony Stolarz and John Tavares are struggling with injuries. NHL insider Darren Dreger provided updates on their return timelines during Friday’s First Up show.
Maple Leafs report cards: Passive play, lack of energy lead to another losing streak
You can look to John Tavares and Matthew Knies’ imminent returns and hope they can spark the lineup, but this is still a team with Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner. Offence should ...
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Maple Leafs visit the Sabres after Nylander's 2-goal game
Buffalo Sabres (11-17-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Buffalo Sabres after William Nylander scored two goals in ...