William Nylander Records 40th Goal in Maple Leafs' 7-2 Victory Over Flyers

William Nylander reached the 40-goal mark for the third consecutive season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 7-2. Despite his personal achievement, Nylander emphasized that his focus remains on the playoffs, reflecting on the team's past struggles in postseason performance. In the game, Nylander recorded two goals and two assists, contributing to a combined 10 points from his line, which included John Tavares. The victory allowed the Maple Leafs to reclaim first place in the Atlantic Division, improving their record to 43-25-3. Nylander's achievement places him among an elite group of Maple Leafs with three consecutive 40-goal seasons, but he is more concerned with translating regular season success into playoff victories. The Flyers, meanwhile, continued their losing streak, marking their sixth consecutive loss.