The Leafs' best players have showed up in a big way against the Lightning ✍️: NickAshbourne
would like back — especially considering he's a pass-first offensive defenceman with just two campaigns of double-digit goal scoring.
Even so, he deserves credit for jumping into the play all series long and putting pressure on Tampa Bay's defensive structure. He's also provided far calmer minutes than he did during the regular season, when he saw his ice time fall to its lowest level since 2017-18. The Maple Leafs have conceded just three goals with Rielly on the ice while scoring 11 — with eight of those coming at even strength.Like Rielly, Nylander's production hasn't meaningfully waned in the postseason. His 0.77 points per game in the playoffs prior to 2022-23 is almost an exact match for his output during those regular seasons .
It's clear the Swede has been even better in these playoffs as just three players have more points than the winger. His Game 4 performance was an intriguing rollercoaster as he had a notably rough beginning to the game...... before assisting on three of the Maple Leafs' final four goals. He also generated a Grade-A chance in overtime, which drew the penalty that led to the decisive goal.Nylander is far from the headliner in this series, but he's undoubtedly doing his part.Of the five Toronto stars, Tavares has been the least productive, but he's been an important figure in this series.
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