Date: November 3, 2025
Source: Toronto Maple Leafs (YouTube)
After the Maple Leafs’ 4–3 comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, William Nylander discussed the team’s poor start, how they turned things around, his chemistry with Auston Matthews, and the continued strong play of Nick Robertson and Anthony Stolarz.
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On What Sparked the Comeback
“We just simplified our game right after it. I mean, played terrible for two periods, so just tried to do something.”
On the First 40 Minutes
“It’s unacceptable. Our compete level was not there — losing every battle, losing every puck. That’s what it comes down to.”
On Anthony Stolarz’s Performance
“Yeah, like he usually does. He was great. He’s been playing like that ever since he got here, so big ups to him.”
On Chemistry with Auston Matthews
“We’ve played together an awful lot through our time here and built some great chemistry — able to find each other. So yeah, just keep building off that.”
On Nick Robertson’s Play
“His compete level, skating — just playing really good hockey.”
On Channeling Frustration
“I don’t know. Just step it up.”
Pulse Takeaway
Nylander was blunt about Toronto’s poor first 40 minutes, calling the effort “unacceptable.” He credited the team’s simplified approach for sparking the comeback and praised Anthony Stolarz’s steadiness, his chemistry with Auston Matthews, and Nick Robertson’s consistency. His message was simple — compete harder and respond when it matters.
Quotes from William Nylander via Toronto Maple Leafs (YouTube). Used for analysis and commentary.
Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and length.