After receiving a pass from John Tavares, William Nylander spun toward the direction of the net.
Then, with skill, the Maple Leafs winger passed the puck against the grain on a tee so that Mitch Marner could shoot a one-timer at a steep angle.
The power-play phase served only as a warm-up exercise. It was also one of the player’s many encouraging developments, especially since the squad started the playoffs without one of its main players.
Nylander missed the first three games of the clubs’ first-round series due to an unexplained ailment, but he seems set to play in Saturday’s Game 4 against the Boston Bruins, where Toronto is behind 2-1.
Although updates about a player’s status are confidential in the NHL postseason, there was no official word on the 27-year-old’s situation on Friday. However, all indications were that the gifted forward would be joining the fight again.
After practice, Nylander remarked, “I’m feeling great.” It’s weird to watch the games from home. I have never felt so uneasy in my life.
The Swede claimed it hasn’t been a fun experience, but he wouldn’t talk about what has prevented him from starting. The Leafs suffered a 5-1 loss in Boston in the first game of the best-of-seven series, a 3-2 triumph in Game 2, and a 4-2 loss in Toronto on Wednesday.
He declared, “I don’t like it,” when asked about watching. “The first game was insane. In the first two minutes, we had so many opportunities. My heart was just I have no idea what was happening.
The Swede’s entry into the series would be a welcome addition to Toronto’s offensive line, which has only managed one goal on the power play while scoring six goals in nine games.
“A crucial player for us,” stated Sheldon Keefe, head coach of the Leafs. However, returning him to optimal health and ensuring
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