The Toronto Maple Leafs narrowly avoided a major blunder that could have jeopardized their postseason hopes. Before Game 6 against the Ottawa Senators, the Leafs mistakenly listed Alex Nylander, currently with the AHL affiliate, instead of his brother William Nylander on the roster. With a jersey number mix-up, the mistake would have rendered William ineligible to play, a situation only salvaged by vigilant officials who caught the error pre-game.

As the game unfolded, William Nylander proved his worth, scoring two goals and contributing an assist in a 4-2 victory that secured the series for Toronto. This win sets the stage for the Maple Leafs to face the reigning champions, the Florida Panthers, in the next round. Had the roster mistake not been corrected, the game’s outcome could have been drastically different.