William Nylander - NHL News & Rumors

Scores, assists in win Nylander registered a goal and an assist in Sweden's 5-1 win over Latvia in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday.

Impact The Swedes needed to win to secure a spot in the quarterfinals, and Nylander was one of three players who recorded a goal and at least two points in what turned out to be an easy win. The Maple Leafs star has four points (two goals, two assists) in four games so far in the Olympic campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team Sweden makes last-minute call on William Nylander The star forward’s status revealed just before Olympic opener vs. Italy

FEBRUARY 11 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Set to play against Italy Nylander (groin) is in Sweden's lineup for Wednesday's game against Italy in the preliminary round of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Impact Nylander's status ahead of Wednesday's matchup was uncertain due to his groin injury that he dealt with in late January. However, he fully participated in several practices ahead of the tournament opener and has been cleared to suit up against Italy. It's possible Sweden exercises some caution later in the tournament, but it's encouraging that Nylander will be available to begin the tournament.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

William Nylander under fire for selfish decision at Olympics The Maple Leafs star’s Olympic status sparks debate, especially ahead of Sweden’s Olympic opener today.

FEBRUARY 11 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Ex-Maple Leafs forward sends blunt message to William Nylander after Swedish star skips with injury scare looming Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jeff O’Neill delivered a blunt message regarding William Nylander’s situation with Team Sweden as the first game of the Olympics looms.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Status uncertain for Wednesday Nylander (groin) is expected to be a game-time decision for Team Sweden's matchup against Italy on Wednesday in the preliminary round, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

Impact Nylander did not practice with his Swedish teammates Tuesday at Milano Santagiulia Arena. The right-shot winger is seemingly still managing his groin issue -- he returned to the Maple Leafs' lineup Jan. 31 after missing seven consecutive games due to the injury. With respect to Nylander's status for Wednesday's game, Sweden head coach Sam Hallam said, "It's a maintenance thing. He's done two full practices with us and felt after yesterday a bit sore, so just give him an extra day. We'll see for tomorrow if he's ready to go or it's going to be a pretty late decision." If Nylander ends up sitting out Wednesday, Pontus Holmberg and Marcus Johansson will be options to draw into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

William Nylander out for Sweden at the Olympics? Has Willy bailed already?

FEBRUARY 10 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares have something in common in trade rumors | Sporting News Toronto knows something about this trio.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three points in win Nylander recorded a goal, two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Playing in just his second game since returning from a seven-game absence due to a groin injury, Nylander made his presence felt and was involved in three of the team's four goals. Nylander should remain a key player for the Maple Leafs now that he's healthy. The 29-year-old playmaker is averaging well over a point per game with 51 points (18 goals, 33 assists) in 39 contests.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton takes on Toronto in a non-conference matchup

The Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice in a non-conference matchup

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game at Calgary Flames | February 2, 2026

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Deadspin | William Nylander shines as Leafs beat Flames for 8th straight time Deadspin | William Nylander shines as Leafs beat Flames for 8th straight time

FEBRUARY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

William Nylander | Post Game at Calgary Flames | Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander speaks with the media following the Leafs' 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday.

FEBRUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Nylander leads the Maple Leafs to a 4-2 win over the Flames

William Nylander scored on a breakaway 35 seconds into the game and added two assists that helped the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 4-2

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Flames - February 2, 2026

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs vs. Flames | NHL Highlights | February 02, 2026

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Leafs off to a WILLY quick start! 🙌

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs' William Nylander Buries Breakaway Goal In Opening Minute Vs. Flames

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Scores in shootout in return Nylander (groin) played 20:29 and registered five shots in a 3-2 shootout win over Vancouver on Saturday. He scored a goal in the shootout.

Impact Nylander had missed the previous seven games; he looked like he had never missed a game. He threaded passes perfectly, and he was able to change direction quickly and show off his elusiveness when carrying the puck. Nylander had points in five of his last six games prior to the injury, and he had delivered six goals and six assists in that span. Get him back in there.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs beat Canucks 3-2 in shootout to end 6-game losing streak

Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored in a shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Set to return Saturday Nylander (groin) has been taken off injured reserve, per the NHL media site. That sets the stage for him to play Saturday in Vancouver.

Impact Nylander is likely to serve on the second line alongside Matias Maccelli and John Tavares. Easton Cowan might be a healthy scratch Saturday after playing in Toronto's past 17 games. Nylander has 17 goals and 48 points in 37 outings in 2025-26. He was last in the lineup Jan. 15.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

William Nylander | Practice | January 30, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander speaks with the media following practice on Friday.

JANUARY 31 • NHL.COM

Could return Saturday Nylander (groin) skated on the second line during Friday's practice session, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports, suggesting that he could return to the lineup for Saturday's game...

Impact Nylander said Monday that he hoped to return at some point during the Maple Leafs' four-game road trip heading into the Olympic break, and although he missed Thursday's game against Seattle, he could suit up two days later. The Maple Leafs will presumably monitor Nylander's status ahead of Saturday's puck drop, but it's encouraging that he participated in Friday's practice session on the second line and on the first power-play unit.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

William Nylander fined for off-ice gesture William Nylander has been out since January 15th when he left the game against the Knights and former teammate Mitch Marner. Nylander scored...

JANUARY 28 • PUCKPROSE.COM

"Don't think there's any other path": Ex-NHL GM makes eye-opening suggestions about Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Morgan Rielly's Maple Leafs future Former NHL GM and TNT analyst Craig Button has made an eye-opening suggestion regarding Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Morgan Rielly...

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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