Leafs-Wild takeaways: Nylander, Matthews can't do it

Leafs-Wild takeaways: Nylander, Matthews can’t do it all by themselves as offence dries up
Squaring off with nearly identical records entering Wednesday’s contest, the Toronto Maple Leafs were presented with a key opportunity to get out of a rut against a quality Minnesota Wild team, with a four-game road trip on the horizon before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
John Hynes gives Wild's take on Maple Leafs star William Nylander going into clash
John Hynes knows that William Nylander can lead the Maple Leafs out of the little hole they’ve dug for themselves. The Leafs have scored just two goals in losing their past two games, and neither came off the stick of Nylander after the star winger had four goals in the previous three games, all Toronto victories.
Leafs’ William Nylander threatens teammate Auston Matthews
On Wednesday, ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the Wild later tonight, Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin, who is also the GM for Team USA at the Four Nations Face-Off, confirmed that Auston Matthews is ready to play in the upcoming tournament.
'I Was Telling Matty (Auston Matthews) I Might Drop The Gloves': Maple Leafs' William Nylander Jokes About Going Up Against Teammate Auston Matthews At 4 Nations Face-Off
With the NHL getting ready to shut down soon for the first ever 4 Nations Face-Off, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was asked if there were any side bets among teammates that will be going up against each other.
Why Maple Leafs' Star William Nylander Was Named An Alternate Captain Sweden At The 4 Nations Face-Off
William Nylander will not only be taking part in the 4 Nations Face-Off next month, but he'll also be a part of the ...
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William Nylander makes feelings known about Toronto Maple Leafs' low goal-scoring output in last 3 losses
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to score goals during their recent three-game losing streak, prompting forward William ...
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Gustavsson makes 31 saves, Wild hold off Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- Filip Gustavsson made 32 saves for the Minnesota Wild in a 3-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank ...
‘I’m Happy He’s Going To Be On My Team’: Wild Goaltender Filip Gustavsson Looking Forward To Being Teammates With Maple Leafs’ William Nylander At 4 Nations Fac…
It wasn’t until William Nylander, the ‘Breakaway Man,’ went toe-to-toe with fellow Swede and Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson ...
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Maple Leafs vs Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
The Wild have struggled since the injuries to these two occurred, winning just four of the 10 games since Brodin was injured, ...
Hynes’ message received as Wild dominate in Toronto
The message, clearly, was received and understood, as Hynes’ team put together a 60-minute effort for its latest in a notable ...
Wild send slumping Maple Leafs to third straight loss
Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves as the Minnesota Wild edged Toronto 3-1 on Wednesday, sending the Maple Leafs to a third straight regulation loss.
Early goals, big effort from Filip Gustavsson pave way for Wild win over Maple Leafs
The Minnesota Wild scored two first-period goals and got a 31-save effort from Filip Gustavsson to key a 3-1 win over the ...
Wild win 3-1 to hand Maple Leafs third straight regulation loss
Jared Spurgeon and Marat Khusnutdinov scored in the first period, Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 shots, and the Minnesota Wild ...
Maple Leafs’ scoring woes continue in home loss to Minnesota Wild
Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, centre, tries to tip the puck in front of Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, right, as Jake Middleton, left, defends during the second period in Toronto ...