The Swede showed the way from the start and scored the first goal of the NHL match just four minutes in. In the second, he assisted teammate Auston Matthews to 2-1 before scoring his team's third goal himself.
We started well, I think. Tampa came back a bit in the first, but then we played fast and some solo runs opened up the game, says Nylander to nhl.com.
It was a fantastic game by Stolarz, who made some incredible saves.
Among other things, Stolarz (who faced a total of 32 shots) made a save on Jake Guentzel's shot in a 3-on-5 situation.
It could have been one of the most beautiful saves of the year. It was completely crazy, says Nylander.
For Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman, who became team captain before the season started, it was a more disappointing experience. However, the 33-year-old from Örnsköldsvik can take comfort in having assisted on his team's both goals.
Toronto took their fourth straight win after starting the season with two losses. For Nylander's part, tonight's points haul means he has so far scored five goals and two assists. Last season, the star forward scored a total of 98 points in the regular season, his best record to date in his career.
