William Nylander Trolls Fans and Media With Post-Game Comments on Leafs' 3-Game Win Streak
William Nylander had some fun with fans and the Toronto media when asked about the Leafs' three-game winning streak after his controversial comments last week.
After the Leafs lost their third game in a row last week, Nylander was asked about the short, 3-game skid and his comments sparked some outrage and concern, as they seemed dismissive and short-sighted.
Following the Leafs' loss to the Dallas Stars, Nylander was quoted as saying "It's only been three games, so what's the big deal, really?"
A couple of days later, the 28-year-old put his money where his mouth was against the New Jersey Devils by scoring twice, including the overtime winner, helping the Leafs snap their slide.
Another dominant performance and another goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday helped the Maple Leafs win their third in a row, putting them on the right side of a streak.
In speaking with the media after the team's win over the Bolts, Nylander was asked about the current Leafs' three-game winning streak to which he responded by trolling reporters and fans.
Since losing three in a row and losing John Tavares to a lower-body injury, Nylander, along with Matthew Knies, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews have carried the Leafs offensively to three-straight victories, tallying a combined 11 goals and 21 points.
In the first year of his eight-year extension that he signed last January, the former first-round pick is currently second in the league with 28 goals and has registered 49 points, while being one of four Leafs to play in all 48 games for the club so far this season.
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