William Nylander
15 Interesting Facts
A high-scoring forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, he is a dual-citizen star who has become one of the most productive players in franchise history.
He was selected eighth overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
He won a gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World Championship and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
He wears number 88 in honor of his admiration for Patrick Kane.
He was born in Canada while his father was playing for the Calgary Flames.
He played in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New York Rangers minor ice hockey team.
He made his professional debut playing on the same team as his father, Michael.
He set a franchise record for the longest point streak to start a season in 2023.
He became the Maple Leafs' all-time franchise leader in overtime goals during the 2025-26 season.
He signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension in 2024, the largest in franchise history at the time.
He was sidelined during the 2024 playoffs due to severe migraines that required medical testing to rule out a concussion.
He and his brother Alexander became the fifth set of brothers to play a game together in Toronto Maple Leafs history in 2024.
He scored his first NHL career hat-trick against the Boston Bruins on February 4, 2017.
He was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for October 2016.
He was the first player in franchise history to score the only goal of a regular season game in overtime, following Miroslav Fryčer.
He recorded a tournament-high eight assists at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
About William Nylander
A dynamic and offensively gifted forward, he has established himself as a core offensive threat for the Toronto Maple Leafs since debuting in 2016. Known for his speed and puck-handling, he has consistently set career highs in scoring while representing Sweden with distinction on the international stage.
Career Achievements & Milestones
IIHF World Championship Gold Medal
2017
IIHF World Championship MVP
2017
Guldpucken Winner
2025
NHL All-Star
2024
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about William Nylander.
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Teams & Career
William Nylander plays for 5 different teams during his 11 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2014.