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Nylander ties career high with 5 points as Maple Leafs defeat Avalanche 6-3

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Nylander ties career high with 5 points as Maple Leafs defeat Avalanche 6-3

Summary

William Nylander scored two goals and added three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs overcame the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on October 10 in Denver. Nylander's contributions helped the Maple Leafs secure the win after falling behind early. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for Colorado, which suffered its first home loss of the season. The Avalanche struggled on the power play, finishing 0 of 5, which included an early two-man advantage. Toronto's next game will be against Utah on Tuesday, while Colorado travels to Dallas on the same day.

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By the Numbers

•Toronto scored three goals in the second period.
•Auston Matthews contributed two goals and two assists.
•The Maple Leafs improved to 2-2 on the season.
•Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor missed the game due to a family loss.
•Next, Toronto will face Utah; Colorado will visit Dallas.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nylander ties a career high with 5 points, Maple Leafs beat Avs, 6-3

What they're saying

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DENVER (AP) — William Nylander and Easton Cowan scored 46 seconds apart late in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday night.Nylander finished with two goals and had a career-high three assists to finish with five points, also tying a career high.
— Yahoo Sportsby MICHAEL KELLY

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