William Nylander scores twice in Maple Leafs loss to Canadiens

Fantasy hockey: Nylander's two-goal effort on five shots shows scoring touch, but his underlying process grades remain middling for a top liner.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · September 30, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026

William Nylander scored twice on five shots in 18:55 Tuesday, September 29 as the Maple Leafs fell 3-2 to the Canadiens. He finished with two points, one block and a minus-1 rating in the loss.

The pair of goals demonstrate Nylander's finishing ability, but fantasy managers should view him as a hold at his usual level rather than someone riding hot form. His underlying play grades 48 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring output is.

Fantasy impact

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William Nylander

Nylander's recent averages sit at 0.47 goals and 1.05 points per game on 2.8 shots, with 0.37 power play points per contest. He logs 19:22 a night overall and 2:52 on the power play, where he ranks first on the Maple Leafs among all skaters. His five shots Tuesday topped his nightly average by nearly two, giving him quality volume to support his two tallies.

The process grade of 48 out of 100 suggests Nylander's scoring may not track his shot generation and ice time as consistently as elite producers. He remains a solid fantasy option with first power play deployment and room in the lineup, but managers should temper expectations given the underlying metrics. Toronto has three games left this week on Wednesday, Saturday and Tuesday.

What to do

• Keep William Nylander rostered in all formats as a first-line winger with top power play usage.

• Start Nylander for Toronto's three remaining games this week, though recognize his process grade sits in the middle tier.

• Do not chase Nylander as a premium buy-low candidate, as his underlying metrics suggest volatility ahead.

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