Craig Berube says William Nylander had his best game in a while despite loss to Sharks

"The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered what was a pretty solid 60-minute effort against the San Jose Sharks with a horrible showing in overtime to lose 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks. While the team started things off well and generally remained that way in regulation, they allowed the tying goal near the end of the game from John Klingberg and followed it up with a horrendous showing in overtime."

"William Nylander, who was without points in his last four games, was bumped down to the third line and had a hot-and-cold night. The bump seemed to help him in regulation, picking up an assist on each goal, but he left Klingberg with far too much time to shoot on the tying goal and also gave the puck away in the offensive zone in overtime."

The Maple Leafs produced a strong 60-minute performance but lost 3-2 after a poor overtime that followed a late tying goal by John Klingberg. William Nylander was dropped to the third line, recorded two assists, and showed streaky play—helpful in regulation but culpable when he left Klingberg too much time and turned the puck over in overtime. Craig Berube called Nylander’s two-assist night his best in a while and praised his engagement and puck play. Oliver Ekman-Larsson left the third period favoring his right ankle after a collision and may be injured. The Leafs ceded control in the third period.

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