Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has issued an apology for an inappropriate gesture made during a recent game. The incident occurred during the Maple Leafs’ matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, which ended in a 4-1 defeat for Toronto.
Nylander’s Apology
In his Instagram post, Nylander described his gesture as a “moment of frustration.” He expressed regret for any offense caused to fans, stating, “Only love for Leafs nation. Sorry about my moment of frustration today! Didn’t mean to upset anyone.”
Details of the Incident
- Nylander was sidelined with a groin injury and watched the game from a suite.
- During the third period, with the Maple Leafs trailing 3-0, Nylander was caught on camera flashing an obscene gesture.
- The footage quickly shifted back to the game on the ice.
Performance and Upcoming Games
Before this incident, Nylander had missed five consecutive games due to his injury. Despite this setback, he has recorded impressive stats this season. He has 17 goals and 31 assists, totaling 48 points over 37 games. Nylander averages 18:33 ice time per game.
The Maple Leafs have struggled recently, suffering four consecutive home losses and six defeats in their last seven games. Currently, the team holds a record of 24-19-9.
Toronto’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, prior to a challenging six-game road trip.
