"The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a roll lately, having won four of their past five games to improve their season record to 14-11-4. During that stretch, Toronto has outscored their opponents 19-6 backed by some solid defense and goaltending in the process. In doing so, the Maple Leafs have pulled to within three points of a playoff spot and five points from the Atlantic Division lead in the standings."
"However, despite the recent success and uptick in play, the Leafs made a surprising move in preparation for their match against the San Jose Sharks. Team-leading scorer William Nylander was seen skating on the third line with Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy during practice on Wednesday, as it appears he will be deployed in such a way when the puck drops on Thursday night."
"Nylander had been the main driving force of the Leafs' offense this season, tallying 11 goals, 21 assists for 32 points in 25 games played while averaging close to 20 minutes of ice time per night. The elite winger has also notched five power play points and two game-winning goals on the season to help keep Toronto afloat in the playoff picture in the crowded Eastern Conference."
Toronto has won four of five games to reach 14-11-4, outscoring opponents 19-6 with improved defense and goaltending. The club sits three points from a playoff spot and five points behind the Atlantic Division lead. William Nylander leads the team with 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points in 25 games while averaging nearly 20 minutes per night, with five power-play points and two game-winning goals. Nylander has gone pointless in his last four games with only five shots on goal. Nylander practiced on the third line with Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy to add physicality and defensive support while seeking to reignite his offense.
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