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Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander’s Top Goals

By Andrew Boehmer

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) skates with the puck against the Winnipeg Jets at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Jets 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) skates with the puck against the Winnipeg Jets at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Jets 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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This was Nylander’s third goal of the game, completing his first career NHL hat trick. I’ve said it before. In order to receive a clean pass, a player has to be in the right position. Nylander is in the right position here, no doubt.

He takes and controls the pass. It’s clear that he’s got a lot of time. So, he just outwaits Tuukka Rask.

It’s a simple way to beat a goalie. Wait him out, let him make the first move. That’s just what Nylander does and he’s rewarded with a goal. A hat trick goal.

Now, I’m not just saying patience will always result in a goal. It also takes a wicked shot, which this kid possesses in his arsenal. He picked his spot and the puck slides through what seems like a piece swiss cheese.

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