William Nylander posts five points in Maple Leafs win over Avalanche

Fantasy hockey: Nylander had two goals and three assists on Saturday, but he was already averaging 1.05 points per game before this performance.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 11, 2026

William Nylander scored twice and added three assists on four shots in 19:51 as the Maple Leafs beat the Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday, October 10. One of his goals came on the power play, and he finished plus-1.

The five-point night is exceptional for any player, but Nylander was already averaging 1.05 points per game in his recent averages before this performance. His underlying play grades 48 out of 100 among forwards (shots, scoring chances and ice time), a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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William Nylander

Nylander's two goals and three assists were accompanied by four shots and 19:51 of ice time, slightly above his 19:22 average. The power-play goal came while quarterbacking Toronto's first unit, where he leads all Maple Leafs skaters with 2:52 of power-play time per game. His recent averages show 0.47 goals and 0.58 assists per game, meaning Saturday's line was well above his typical production.

The underlying metrics offer a more measured view. His process score of 48 out of 100 among forwards ranks in the middle of the league, suggesting his high scoring rate may be difficult to maintain. He adds little elsewhere with 0.2 hits and 0.3 blocks per game. Toronto plays three more times this week on Sat, Tue and Thu, giving Nylander three starts to build on his recent form.

What to do

• Keep William Nylander in your lineup for his three remaining games this week (Sat, Tue, Thu).

• Expect points from Nylander but understand his middle-of-the-pack process score suggests some regression is likely.

• If you roster Nylander, do not overreact to one big game when his recent averages already included 1.05 points per game.

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