William Nylander Injured in Preseason Collision

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander exited a preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens after a collision caused by teammate Nick Robertson, resulting in a head injury. Nylander hit his head on Christian Dvorak's knee and was held out of the remainder of the game as a precaution. Despite the scare, Nylander and Robertson clarified there were no hard feelings, with Nylander attributing the accident partly to the soft ice. Coach Craig Berube and the team later reassured that Nylander is fine and not seriously injured. Nylander, who recently signed an eight-year extension, had a stellar 2023-24 season with 98 points in 82 games. The incident highlights the risks teams face in preseason games regarding potential injuries to key players.