Date: November 9, 2025
Source: Toronto Maple Leafs (YouTube)
After the Maple Leafs’ 5–4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, William Nylander discussed his own costly mistakes, Dennis Hildeby’s performance in goal, and the need for the team to simplify its game. Nylander admitted frustration with turnovers and penalties while emphasizing that defensive focus remains the key to consistency.
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On His Own Play and the Team’s Mistakes
“I had a couple chances to score, made a couple sloppy mistakes giving them offense — two stupid penalties. I feel like that’s kind of how the game was for us. Gotta be better.”
On Breaking the Cycle of Inconsistency
“We just got to focus on that aspect and really bear down on it. It just comes down to simplifying and not trying to make another play.”
On Dennis Hildeby’s Performance
“He made huge saves. I don’t know how many breakaways they had in the second, but it felt like he stood on his head.”
On Defensive Mistakes and Turnovers
“I was out there — I turned over one for one of them. Those are our mistakes that shouldn’t happen, and we know that as a team. If we tighten that up and don’t give them as many dangerous chances, it’s a simple thing we need to clean up.”
On the Team’s Mindset and Confidence
“We’ve been playing good and bad at certain points, but we just have to sharpen those things up and we’ll be good. Not really worried — we can score. Without the puck, we just have to be better.”
On Seeing Joe Thornton and Mats Sundin
“It was very special seeing them out there. Obviously happy for Jumbo — big night, a lot of great memories with him. And always great to see Mats.”
On Missed Chances Late in the Game
“Yeah, that’s what happens.”
Pulse Takeaway
Nylander was self-critical after the loss, calling his own mistakes “sloppy” and admitting the team needs to simplify its game. He praised Hildeby’s effort under heavy pressure but said turnovers and lapses in focus continue to hurt the Leafs’ consistency.
Quotes from William Nylander via Toronto Maple Leafs (YouTube). Used for analysis and commentary.
Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
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