The game started with the Predators on the front foot, establishing puck control and winning the majority of the puck races in the early stages. Somewhat against the run of play, William Nylander took off for an airmail play that Rasmus Sandin read perfectly for his third assist in three-and-a-bit periods since his recall.
Great stretch pass by Sandin leads to a Nylander goal. 1-0 Leafs. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/F5J8mEiuVp
— Maple Leafs Hotstove (@LeafsNews) January 28, 2020
That’s quite the way to establish a new career-high for William Nylander (23 goals), as he forewent the deke option that has failed him frequently one-on-one with the goalie this season and buried past Pekka Rinne nicely with a well-placed finish.