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Nylander will make his return to the Maple Leafs' lineup on Saturday after missing six games with a lower-body injury.
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John Tavares believes extra layer of confidence has led to strong penalty kill efforts
It took until Christmas, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are playing their best hockey of the year. They are 7-0-2 in their last nine games and both of their special teams are heating up at the right time.
John Tavares' thoughts on the Islanders' rookie defenseman: "He's obviously a stud. The way he can play the game has been really special."
It's not just Laughton who's had success in the face-off dot this season; all of the Maple Leafs' four centers have a winning percentage above 50 percent.