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Toronto Maple Leafs: The Kids’ Top Goals

By Andrew Boehmer

Feb 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) is congratulated by left wing Matt Martin (15) and (43) and center William Nylander (29) and center Auston Matthews (34) 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 defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) is congratulated by left wing Matt Martin (15) and (43) and center William Nylander (29) and center Auston Matthews (34) 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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4. William Nylander v. Arizona Coyotes

Nylander comes soaring over the blue line on the right side with Oliver Ekman-Larsson chopping at him. He’s not phased.

A few strides before closing in on Mike Smith, he lets up a bit to allow him to try something creative. And, he delivers. Nylander digs his left skates edge into the ice to use his stick as a fulcrum, lifting the puck up. His speed forces Smith to try the fabled two pad stack. Poor choice mister full-ice five-hole.

Somehow, Nylander is able to get the puck up and over Smith. Look how tight he is around the crease. The ability to lift the puck up that fast on the backhand is a skill very few players in the world possess.

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