"Nylander's rise hasn't been sudden, but it has been undeniable. After years of being viewed as a complementary star behind Matthews and Mitch Marner, he's elevated himself into one of the NHL's most dynamic and consistent offensive threats. His 2023-24 season was the breakthrough that pushed him into this conversation: 40 goals, 98 points, and all 82 games played. That performance wasn't just a career-high year; it was elite production across the league."
"That performance wasn't just a career-high year; it was elite production across the league. It cemented him as a player who drives play, scores in big moments, and shows up every single night. And he hasn't slowed down. Through the 2024-25 season, he has built a career total of 270 goals and 367 assists for 637 points in 700 regular-season games, numbers that now place him inside the top 10 in Maple Leafs franchise history across goals, assists, and points."
For much of the last decade Auston Matthews has been viewed as the Maple Leafs' face, but William Nylander has built a compelling case to share or assume that role. Nylander transformed from a complementary star to one of the NHL's most dynamic, consistent offensive threats, posting 40 goals and 98 points in 2023-24 and completing 82 games. Through 2024-25 he reached 270 goals and 367 assists (637 points) in 700 regular-season games, placing him inside the top 10 in franchise goals, assists, and points. Nylander led Toronto with 15 points in 13 postseason games in 2024-25 and delivers timely scoring with calm confidence.
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