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.
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
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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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'The Iron Lung': Maple Leafs' William Nylander Near 5-Minute Shift Explained In Club's Loss To Jets
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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 ...
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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'I Wanted To Add A Little More Speed': Why Bobby McMann Moved Up To Maple Leafs' Second Line With John Tavares And William Nylander Against Flyers
Bobby McMann is getting another opportunity on the Toronto Maple Leafs' second line with John Tavares and William Nylander. The forward was moved up to the line on Tuesday ahead of the team's ...
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 ...
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Tavares limps off the ice after awkward fall at Leafs practice
John Tavares got tangled up with Chris Tanev ... "Obviously scared," said linemate William Nylander of his initial reaction. "I don't know what happened. I didn't even see it, so I'm going to ...
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William Nylander lifts Maple Leafs past Devils in OT
January 17 - William Nylander scored his second goal ... Ekman-Larsson was off for hooking. Toronto put John Tavares (lower-body injury) on injured reserve and activated McCabe, who had sat ...
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 ...