Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube broke up the William Nylander, John Tavares ... "They all want the puck a lot. It's a lot. But, hey, it wasn't a big sample size.

He's been a fantastic goal-scorer in his career, but enjoys taking the puck into the zone and making the first move. Nylander is a scorer first and foremost, but he also prefers to carry the puck ...

Why? Because, Woll had no luck stopping Nylander in Monday’s practice, and knew if he got a good look, the puck would end up in the back of the net. 60 minutes later, Nylander pots a hat-trick ...

William Nylander has a legitimate chance to win the ... recent development for the Leafs’ power play as a whole of late: Pucks on net. The Leafs finished with nine shots in just under six ...

William Nylander had three goals for his second career hat trick, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 6-3.

He's a special player. Any time the puck's in his hands, he's dangerous." The hat trick gave Nylander 33 goals for the season, second in the NHL to Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl (37) through Tuesday.

Berube reverted the top-six to the usual Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews, and Marner first line and Max Pacioretty, Tavares, and Nylander second line following the second intermission. a lost puck and ...