Nylander chalks up defensive errors on Kevin Fiala's goal to long shift: 'I was pretty tired'

""I thought they were just all over us, we didn't really get any clean looks," Nylander said. "They were just hammering us, keeping us in the D-zone. I felt like we were just kinda chasing it. But we battled, so a step in the right direction.""

""I was going and I was pretty tired, so that's probably what happened," Nylander said. "I just think that shift in particular ended up being a long one, second period and I couldn't get a change.""

""You just try to talk and be positive, I think that's important," Nylander said. "It's just time, and we'll turn it around. So just have each other's backs.""

""I think we're still positive," Nylander said. "We know that we're able to play better, and that's the thing that is important ... like I've said before, it's small adjustments that will make a big difference.""

The team dropped a fourth consecutive game after surrendering two separate leads and struggling defensively against the Kings. William Nylander said the opponents were all over the team and that the Leafs did not get clean looks while being kept in the defensive zone. Nylander faced criticism for his role in the Kings' second goal and attributed the play to fatigue from an extended second-period shift that prevented a timely change. The Maple Leafs will play the Chicago Blackhawks next and aim to end the skid. Nylander emphasized positive communication, mutual support, and small adjustments while noting the locker-room remains confident.

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