Auston Matthews Accuses William Nylander of Cheating the Game
Auston Matthews had very good words for teammate William Nylander after another excellent performance which was showing the winger's ability to create breakaway opportunities.
When asked what makes Willy Nylander so effective in those situations, Auston Matthews didn't hesitate to say what he thinks about his teammate.
Will Nylander is nothing but a threat for the opposing team this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Will Nylander's offensive instincts were all shown in the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent game since he constantly found ways to break free of defenders and create very good chances to score.
His ability to read the play, anticipate turnovers and use his speed to get behind the defenses has become what he does best in his game.
The comment from Matthews tells a lot about Will Nylander's unique balance between pushing for offense while being defensively aware of what is hapenning around him on the ice.
It's not an easy skill to master in the NHL, but Will Nylander has turned into a weapon that the opponent needs to look out for.
This season, Will Nylander has been in breakaways a lot and it's been a serious threat for the other teams.
His quick acceleration makes him one of the most dangerous in the league on the ice and whether it's a stretch pass from a defenseman or a turnover that he creates himself, Nylander is constantly looking for opportunities to score.
As the Leafs continue to have success this season, Will Nylander's ability to deliver in those important moments will remain critical if the Leafs want to go far in the playoffs this season.
Do you think Will Nylander will be a key player for the playoff push and in the playoffs?
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| Yes | 115 | 57.5 % |
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