William Nylander got the Maple Leafs off to a flying start in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The star winger scored twice in the first period before adding an assist as Toronto built a big lead early before holding on late to down the Florida Panthers 5-4 and take Game 1 on Monday night.
Matthew Knies and Chris Tanev, with a goal and an assist each, and Morgan Rielly provided the rest of the offence for the Leafs, who got eight saves from Anthony Stolarz before he left with an undisclosed injury in the second period.
Joseph Woll stopped 17 shots in relief. Max Pacioretty and Jake McCabe added two assists…