Nylander fueled Toronto's 7-4 win over Nashville with two assists and an empty-netter, signaling a slow-start rebound as he builds rhythm in the early-season grind. Berube’s push to keep Nylander engaged reveals a coaching dynamic aiming for sharper decision‑making and more consistent offense.

Toronto’s depth shone, with 11 players scoring and Ekman-Larsson joining the attack. Kaiden Primeau stopped 26 shots in his Leafs debut win while Woll was away, underscoring a goaltending contingency. The Poised start against Detroit and a strong finish against Nashville set a promising tone for fantasy depth and lineup flexibility.