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Maple Leafs Dominate Flyers 7-2, Led by Nylander's Milestone Night

William Nylander hit the 40-goal mark for the third straight season as Toronto's second line powered a decisive victory, pushing the Leafs ahead in the Atlantic Division standings.

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates scoring with Matthew Knies (23) and Auston Matthews (34) against the Philadelphia Flyers during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring on Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Overview

  • William Nylander scored twice, including his 40th goal of the season, and added two assists in a standout performance for the Maple Leafs.
  • Toronto's second line of Nylander, John Tavares, and Bobby McMann combined for five goals, showcasing their offensive chemistry.
  • John Tavares extended his goal streak to three games and his point streak to four, contributing two goals and an assist in the win.
  • The Flyers' defensive struggles continued, with Cam York benched following a costly error, as their losing streak stretched to six games.
  • The Maple Leafs moved ahead of the Florida Panthers in the Atlantic Division standings via a tiebreaker, intensifying the playoff race with 11 games remaining.