William Nylander stepped up big-time in Game 1 of the second-round series, scoring two goals and providing an assist to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a thrilling 5–4 win over the Florida Panthers.

William Nylander scored twice in the first period before adding an assist as Toronto built a big lead before holding on to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in the opener of the second-round series.

May 1, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skates with the puck in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Ottawa ...

Nylander’s second-period goal in Game 2 gave him six for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, ranking him third behind Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars (eight) and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado ...

William Nylander and Eetu Luostarinen (John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) William Nylander has taken center stage in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) tries to control the puck against the Ottawa Senators.John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images ...

Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander has boxed himself into a quirky superstition. Nylander began wearing an olive-colored suit with no tie and tennis shoes to his games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs won Game 1 5–4 at home against the Florida Panthers to take a 1–0 lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs—led by a three point night from William Nylander.

Nylander’s 1.11 points per game is tied for ninth overall. “I think you know what it takes,” Nylander said of succeeding in the playoffs. “But until you do it, you don’t know exactly ...