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William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs
Position R
Age 30
Height 6'0"
Weight 200LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Calgary, AB, CAN
Born Apr 30, 1996

Key Insights

2026-27
Defenders get in front of a huge share of his shots

14.9% of everything he shoots gets blocked before it arrives.

11 of 74 attempts, 13th of 137 forwards
He shoots more pucks over a season than almost anybody

Nylander has taken 74 shot attempts this season.

31 on goal, 25 missed, 11 blocked, 18th of 137 forwards
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

43.2% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

32 of 74 attempts, 108th of 137 forwards
He works the outside and rarely gets to the front of the net

43.2% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

32 attempts from inside the home plate, 108th of 137 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

48.6% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

36 attempts, 6 goals
He can beat goalies from further out than most players

8.1% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

6 long-range attempts, 32nd of 137 forwards
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Apr 30, 1996
Birth Place Calgary, AB, CAN
Height 6'0"
Weight 200 LBS
Shoots/Catches R

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