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.
Maple Leafs report cards: Auston Matthews, William Nylander power comeback
Matthews and Nylander both scored two goals as Toronto battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to beat New Jersey 4-3.
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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'He's A Guy That Needs The Puck In His Hands': Maple Leafs Hope To Get William Nylander Going By Reuniting Him With John Tavares Against Jets
At the team’s morning skate, the Leafs reconfigured their second line, reuniting William Nylander and John Tavares, now with Max Pacioretty joining them on the left wing. Maple Leafs' head ...
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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 ...
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 Joins John Tavares and Mitch Marner in Sick Bay as Maple Leafs Battle Flu Bug, Status Unclear for Game Against Flyers
The Maple Leafs played the game without John Tavares and Mitch Marner due ... The team says they don't suspect Tavares and Nylander have anything that Timmins had. The Leafs host the ...
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'The Iron Lung': Maple Leafs' William Nylander Near 5-Minute Shift Explained In Club's Loss To Jets
Related: John Tavares Joins Elite NHL Company After ... Related: 'He Likes It, He’s Got His Ice Time Up': Why William Nylander Will Continue To Stay On Both Power Play Units Despite Auston ...
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 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 ...
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 Tavares at practice on Wednesday, it made sense for the club to call up their ...
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What's At Stake For The Maple Leafs' Core Four
Toronto Maple Leafs stars William Nylander ... experience in their rookie and sophomore campaigns, the Leafs signed John Tavares in the summer of 2018, one of the most sought-after UFAs in ...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs Lose Their 3rd Straight - What Have We Learned?
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost their third straight game on Wednesday night, this time against the Minnesota Wild, with the ...