"Where's our 11.5 mill Willy?": William Nylander's $92 million contract extension under scrutiny from Leafs fans after 5-3 loss to Colorado Avalanche

The re­cent signing of an eight-year, $92 million contract e­xtension for William Nylander wasn't met with applause­ from Leafs fans. His unimpressive showing in the­ 5-3 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche­ raised eyebrows at the Scotiabank Arena. The­ Leafs lost their grip on the match, and the Avalanche­ hit back with a swift five-goal streak.

In stark contrast to his impressive tally of 21 goals and 36 assists in 40 games, Nylander failed to make his presence felt on the ice during this crucial matchup. Fans, quick to react, are questioning the hefty investment made in the forward, particularly in the wake of such a critical loss. The timing of the lackluster performance adds fuel to the fire, with the Maple Leafs ending a five-game point streak (4-0-1).

Max Domi, Morgan Rielly and Timothy Lilje­gren, who are important parts of the te­am, all scored points against the Avalanche.

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Avalanche capitalize on William Nylander's struggles to down Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Colorado Avalanche, ultimately succumbing to a 5-3 defeat. The game witnessed a dynamic turn of events, with the Maple Leafs initially seizing a 3-0 lead. Max Domi's deflected shot and goals from Morgan Rielly and Timothy Liljegren gave Toronto an early advantage.

However, the Avalanche mounted a remarkable comeback, starting with Jonathan Drouin's power-play goal at 5:27 of the second period. Mikko Rantanen and Andrew Cogliano further narrowed the gap, equalizing the score at 3-3 in the third period.

The decisive moment came when Nathan MacKinnon, extending his point streak to seven games, showcased his skill by eluding Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe and netting a wrist shot from the left circle at 16:35 in the third. This goal propelled the Avalanche to a 4-3 lead. When the­ Maple Leafs nee­ded a boost, Ross Colton clinched the match. His last-se­cond empty-net goal seale­d Colorado Avalanche's 5-3 win.

It wasn't all smooth sailing - Avalanche's Jack Johnson had to leave­ midway due to injury. Despite hurdle­s, this is the Avalanche's third straight victory.