Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews spoke about William Nylander’s injury and the team’s efforts to stay competitive as Toronto continues to struggle early in the 2025-26 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube wanted more from William Nylander. The Maple Leafs’ slick winger still — by his own admission — isn’t quite up to speed with the NHL season just over a week old.

William Nylander is off to a rocking start in 2025-26. He leads the Toronto Maple Leafs offensively, scoring twice and tallying nine helpers in just six games. The Swede has cashed the Over in assists in three consecutive outings, tallying six helpers during that span.

Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander addressed Anthony Stolarz’s recent post-game outburst, following Auston Matthews’ comments, offering his perspective on the situation.