""I think it was a nice way to head into the break," he said. "The past couple of games, I think we have done a better job generating chances, but haven't been able to score. So it's nice that that happened tonight.""
""Obviously, he was a great guy and sad to see him go," Nylander said of Savard. "But I mean, we've been struggling. So I guess that's the first step to make a change that will work for the team.""
Toronto defeated Pittsburgh 6-3 with William Nylander collecting four points, including his first two December goals after an 11-game goal drought. The win came amid fan unease and job uncertainty, and the team played with a chip on its shoulder to earn favorable bounces. Management dismissed Marc Savard, the power-play coach whose unit ranked last, prompting a change intended to improve results. The Leafs generated more chances and finally converted during key stretches. Nylander returned to more assertive play, and the club heads into the holiday break with renewed momentum toward maintaining playoff consistency.
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