Bobby McMann praised William Nylander's goal-scoring prowess after Nylander netted three goals, edging closer to a career-best of 40. McMann highlighted Nylander's unique shooting technique that confuses goalies, underscoring the Maple Leafs' dependence on their star players as they dominate the scoring sheet. Toronto's top six scorers have accounted for a staggering 76.4% of the team's total goals this season, leaving little support from others as they head into the playoffs.

Despite their success, the Maple Leafs face challenges due to a lack of depth scoring, with only a few players outside the top six contributing meaningfully. The weight of expectation is heavy on the stars, as they will need to maintain their performance to ensure a deep playoff run, especially given statistical trends that show no recent Cup champions boasted such a top-heavy scoring distribution.