William Nylander, the Maple Leafs’ leading scorer, suffered a lower-body injury and left the game against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period, with the team confirming he would not return. Despite this setback, he had contributed a goal and an assist before his exit, bringing his season totals to 30 assists and 46 points. Nylander, an 11-year veteran, had just returned from a six-game absence due to a previous injury and has played all 82 games in the last three seasons. His recent performance included an overtime goal that secured a win against Colorado, ending their 17-game home winning streak.
