William
Nylander
R · TOR · Offensive · Above average
- PAL
- 65
- WAR
- 3.1
- Value
- 37
- PTS
- 79
2025-26№ 28 / 615
William Nylander (Toronto Maple Leafs) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
William Nylander
#88RPlays: Right wing · 7% of faceoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 30, 1996 · Calgary, Canada
Drafted : 2014 · TOR · round 1, pick #8
Contract : $11,500,000 · 2024-25 → 2031-32 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $10,000,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 65 | 30 | 49 | 79 | 16 |
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 45 | 39 | 84 | 26 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 40 | 58 | 98 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 40 | 47 | 87 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 81 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 16 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 51 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 68 | 31 | 28 | 59 | 12 |
| 2018-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 54 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 16 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 20 | 41 | 61 | 10 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 81 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 32 |
| 2015-16 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 22 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 768 | 303 | 410 | 713 | 204 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 13 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 67 | 26 | 32 | 58 | 22 | |
William Nylander: our analysis
2025-26 season: 65 GP, 30 G, 49 A, 79 PTS, -14 +/-, 19:25 TOI. WAR 3.1 (28th of 615) · PAL 65, above average.
In 2025-26, William Nylander, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 65 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 3.1 ranks 28th among 615 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: offense (99, among the best in the league), power play (86, among the best in the league) and shooting (84, well above average). On the other hand, defense (3, among the weakest in the league) and possession (31, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+11.4); his biggest cost: EV defense (-4.3).
A marked decline: his PAL was 78 in 2024-25, against 65 now; his WAR went from 4.7 to 3.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 37 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
William Nylander's story
Born in Calgary while his father played in the NHL, Nylander spent much of his childhood in the United States as the family followed Michael Nylander’s career, then moved back to Sweden when William was 14. He developed his skills with junior setups including Södertälje SK and Rögle BK, and broke into the SHL as a 17‑year‑old with Modo.
Selected eighth overall by Toronto in the 2014 draft, Nylander agreed to a three‑year entry‑level contract on 18 August 2014. After starting that season in the SHL, he was reassigned to the Toronto Marlies on 12 January 2015; he produced 32 points in 37 AHL games and helped the Marlies reach the Calder Cup playoffs despite joining midseason.
Nylander made his NHL debut on 29 February 2016 and scored his first NHL goal on 5 March 2016. Cemented on the Maple Leafs roster for 2016‑17, he earned Rookie of the Month honours in October, endured streaks without goals, and recorded his first NHL hat‑trick on 4 February 2017, finishing the campaign with 61 points and a playoff appearance.
Internationally, the IIHF cleared him to represent Sweden on 12 November 2012. He starred at junior world events — gold at the 2013 U‑17 tournament and top scorer at the 2014 U‑18s — then led Sweden offensively at the 2017 World Championship, winning gold and being named tournament MVP. He also led scoring at the 2019 Worlds and was named to that tournament’s all‑star team.
Nylander is known for offensive flair: quickness, playmaking and finishing are the hallmarks of his game. Scouts at the draft noted his puck skills but raised concerns about his defensive play and smaller frame; over subsequent seasons he has become a primary offensive driver for Toronto, capped by an eight‑year, $92‑million extension signed on 8 January 2024.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:09
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:25
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:29
- Pts/GP
- 1.16
- EV points
- 14
- Hits
- 8
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 44.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 39.4 %
- Faceoffs
- 34.6 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
114between 86 and 134 (80% range)
- Goals
- 48
- Assists
- 67
- Games
- 101
So far: 22 pts in 19 games. The team has played 0 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.12 pts per game (last season: 1.22).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slight decline
- Points per game: 1.20 in 23-24, 1.22 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 78 → 65
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 30: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 85 %
87
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 80
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 62
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 88
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 81
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 47
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 59
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 76
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 65
- Confidence 50 %
- PA
- Passing
- 91
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 91
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 54
- Confidence 83 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 55
- Confidence 61 %
- EX
- Experience
- 89
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating80
- Top speed (35 %)36.7 · 85
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)5.556 · 75
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 73
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.8 · 81
ST — Strength62
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.747 · 59
- Body mass (50 %)-0.192 · 74
EN — Endurance88
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.8 · 89
- Total ice time (20 %)1,200 · 78
- Shift length (15 %)49.5 · 86
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17 · 89
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.064 · 83
DU — Durability81
- Share of games played (100 %)0.858 · 81
CK — Checking47
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.52 · 47
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.374 · 49
- Season volume (10 %)2.639 · 52
FG — Fighting59
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.668 · 59
DI — Discipline76
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.023 · 75
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.49 · 83
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.625 · 66
FO — Faceoffs65
- Faceoff % (85 %)48.3 · 70
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)10.5 · 40
PA — Passing91
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)1.312 · 93
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.653 · 85
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.285 · 89
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)6.55 · 95
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.826 · 87
SC — Scoring91
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.496 · 92
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.958 · 80
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)1.926 · 97
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.293 · 74
- xG per shot (10 %)0.076 · 61
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)17.5 · 85
DF — Defense54
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.168 · 54
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.263 · 56
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.898 · 57
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.064 · 84
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.154 · 83
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)61.5 · 58
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.488 · 56
PS — Penalty shot55
- Shootouts (60 %)31.2 · 62
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience89
- Career regular-season games (65 %)93
- Career playoff games (25 %)80
- NHL seasons (10 %)84
OV — Overall87
- SC · Scoring (28 %)91
- PA · Passing (22 %)91
- DF · Defense (18 %)54
- SK · Skating (12 %)80
- EN · Endurance (8 %)88
- DI · Discipline (5 %)76
- ST · Strength (4 %)62
- CK · Checking (3 %)47
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 87 | 80 | 91 | 54 |
| 2024-25 | 90 | 77 | 94 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | 91 | 77 | 93 | 62 |
| 2022-23 | 91 | 79 | 91 | 67 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
3.1
wins above replacement
28 of 615
PAL Rating
65/ 100
Performance · Above average
149 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
37/ 100
Poor return
11.50 M$ · expected PAL 76
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 90
- Defense
- 6
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- Offense
- 99
- Creation
- 35
- Shooting
- 84
- Possession
- 31
- Defense
- 3
- Discipline
- 48
- Power play
- 86
- Penalty kill
- 44
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 3.1 | 65 | 37 | 11.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 4.7 | 78 | 47 | 11.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 3.9 | 93 | 84 | 6.96 M$ |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 3.4 | 95 | 89 | 6.96 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
77/ 100
Very good
better than 77% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
31/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
93/ 100
Elite
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 96 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 97
- Shot selection
- 9
- Penalties drawn
- 32
- Puck management
- 38
Defense
- Takeaways
- 90
- Discipline
- 69
- Safe zone exits
- 71
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 77 | 31 | 93 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 68 | 47 | 80 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 89 | 56 | 94 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 92 | 75 | 91 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
3.1
wins above replacement
1.5 to 4.2 — 90% interval
28 of 615 forwards
+16.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +4.9
- EV defense
- -4.3
- Power play
- +0.8
- Penalty kill
- +0.0
- Shooting
- +11.4
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 65 | 3.1 | 1.5 to 4.2 | 28/615 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 78 | 4.7 | 2.3 to 6.6 | 8/596 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 82 | 3.9 | 1.8 to 6.0 | 15/608 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 82 | 3.4 | 1.6 to 5.3 | 22/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 159.8 km/h100th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.4 km/h56th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2466th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 45.8 %87th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 89.0 km95th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.71 km86th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.0 %68th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.5 %25th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 36.7 %84th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5395th percentile | 1199th percentile | 20.8 %83rd percentile |
| High danger | 1382nd percentile | 491st percentile | 30.8 %79th percentile |
| Mid range | 2899th percentile | 6100th percentile | 21.4 %79th percentile |
| Long range | 490th percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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OTTWilliam Nylander: frequently asked questions
How many goals does William Nylander have in 2026-27?
William Nylander has 11 goals and 22 points (11 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is William Nylander?
William Nylander is 30 years old: he was born on May 1, 1996.
How tall is William Nylander, and how much does he weigh?
William Nylander is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is William Nylander from?
Canada: William Nylander was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What team does William Nylander play for?
William Nylander plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, at R, wearing number 88.
Is William Nylander injured?
No: William Nylander is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is William Nylander?
William Nylander produced 3.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 28th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 65 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does William Nylander make?
William Nylander earns $11.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 37 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does William Nylander's contract end?
William Nylander's contract runs through the 2031-32 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is William Nylander overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 37 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is William Nylander a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 28th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is William Nylander getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 78 in 2024-25 to 65 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has William Nylander played lately?
Over his last 10 games, William Nylander has 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists).
What are William Nylander's career stats?
Over his NHL career, William Nylander has 768 games, 303 goals, 410 assists and 713 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 98 points in 82 games.
Where was William Nylander drafted?
William Nylander was drafted 8th overall (round 1) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2014.
Is William Nylander better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.82 points per game at home (9 in 11 games) and 1.63 on the road (13 in 8 games).
How does William Nylander perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, William Nylander has 67 games and 58 points in his career. His pace (0.87 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.93).
Which player is most similar to William Nylander?
Mikko Rantanen: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Mikko Rantanen's page →Is William Nylander a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 114 points in 2026-27, or 1.13 points per game.
Does William Nylander have siblings?
Yes: his brother Alexander Nylander (drafted eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2016; also plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs).
Is William Nylander related to anyone famous?
Yes: Michael Nylander (father, former NHL player).
What is William Nylander's nationality?
William Nylander is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden — 2017 World Championship gold; led team in scoring and tournament MVP in 2017.
What awards has William Nylander won?
2017 World Championship MVP ; 2014 World U18 Championships scoring leader (16 points in 7 games) ; 2019 World Championship scoring leader (18 points in 8 games) and named to the tournament all-star team ; NHL Rookie of the Month — October 2016 ; One of the NHL's three stars of the week — week of December 5–11, 2022 ; NHL third star of the week — week ending November 12, 2023 ; NHL second star of the week — week ending December 22, 2024 ; Named to the NHL All-Star Game — 2024 (first selection); and more.
How many championships has William Nylander won?
2: World Champion with Sweden — 2017 World Championship (gold); Gold medal at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge with Sweden.
What is William Nylander's nickname?
He is nicknamed “Willy Styles”.
Where did William Nylander play before turning pro?
Youth and pre-pro clubs: played in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament with a New York Rangers minor team; developed with Södertälje SK (HockeyAllsvenskan debut 14 February 2013), Rögle BK; broke into the SHL as a 17-year-old with Modo Hockey (2013–14, 22 games).
How many points is William Nylander projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 114 points in 101 games in 2026-27 (86 to 134 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates
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