William Nylander Reaches 300 Goals as the Maple Leafs Rout the Oilers 7-2, While Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Keep Their Streaks Alive

William Nylander scored twice, including the 300th goal of his NHL career, and Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 at Rogers Place on Saturday night. Toronto has now won four straight and improved to 7-4-2. Edmonton, which had won three in a row, fell to 8-2-1, though Connor McDavid extended his season-opening point streak to 11 games with two assists, and Leon Draisaitl scored twice for the third consecutive game.

For fantasy managers, the night offered three takeaways: Nylander is producing at his usual elite level, Stolarz is giving Toronto the goaltending it needs, and Edmonton's top two remain fantasy machines even on a bad team night.

Nylander's milestone

Nylander's 300th goal came on an empty-netter at 17:56 of the third period, a quiet way to reach a loud number. He got there in 763 games, which made him the fourth-fastest Swedish-born player in NHL history to the mark. His consistency is the fantasy story. He has been one of the most reliable goal scorers in the league for several seasons, and his combination of shot volume and power-play usage makes him a weekly start in every format.

Toronto's offense has found another gear during the winning streak. Auston Matthews also scored, extending his own recent run, and the Leafs' top six has been producing in a way that lifts every player attached to the first power-play unit.

Stolarz and the goaltending picture

Stolarz's 30-save night is the more important fantasy development for Toronto. Goaltending is the position that most often derails a Leafs season, and a strong run from Stolarz makes Toronto's netminder one of the more valuable starters in fantasy for the moment. A four-game winning streak is also a reminder that wins, the most volatile goalie category, follow teams that score, and Toronto is scoring.

The question is workload. Managers who roster Stolarz should monitor the Leafs' back-to-backs, where the backup typically starts one end. For now, he is a confident start on most nights, and his play has been a foundation of the streak.

McDavid and Draisaitl: still elite

Edmonton's loss did not slow down its two stars. McDavid's two assists gave him 33 points, eight goals and 25 assists, during his 11-game streak to open the season, a pace that puts him among the elite fantasy forwards in any format. Draisaitl's two goals gave him an NHL-leading 12, and he has now scored twice in three straight games.

The table below captures where the key players from this game stand.

For fantasy managers, there is nothing to change. McDavid and Draisaitl are every-night starts, and a lopsided loss does not affect their value. If anything, the Oilers' goaltending and defensive breakdowns in games like this raise the floor for Edmonton's skaters, because they keep shootouts and back-and-forth games in play.

Draisaitl's goal binge

Draisaitl's run deserves its own note. Three straight two-goal games is a hot streak even by his standards, and it has pushed him to the top of the league's goal-scoring table. The fantasy implication is that Edmonton's offense is not just McDavid; when opponents key on McDavid's line, Draisaitl has been the one punishing them. Goal streaks regress, but Draisaitl's shot volume and power-play role give him one of the highest floors among fantasy centers.

For managers in head-to-head leagues, this is the stretch where an Oilers stack pays off. McDavid and Draisaitl on the same roster, plus an Oilers power-play defenseman, is the most reliable source of points in fantasy hockey right now, and Saturday's loss does not change that.

Edmonton's problem

The concern for Edmonton is defensive. A 7-2 loss at home, even to a hot Toronto team, highlights the gaps behind the top line. Edmonton's goaltending situation has been a weekly question, and nights like this will keep the market skeptical. For fantasy, Edmonton's goalies are high-risk starts until the defense tightens.

That matters for bettors as well. Edmonton's games have tended to go over, and Saturday's nine-goal total fits the pattern. The Oilers' top line can score on anyone, but the team's defensive structure gives up chances in bunches.

Betting angle

Toronto's four-game streak and Stolarz's form have the Leafs trending up in the market. The trap to watch is overcorrecting. Toronto's results have been driven by a hot power play and strong goaltending, both of which can regress. For Edmonton, the pattern of overs and inconsistent goaltending is the more durable betting angle.

Verdexed's daily NHL picks are published at /blog/nhl-picks-2026-10-25 for Sunday's slate, with the full board at /nhl/predictions. Starting goalies are a key input in every NHL game, so check those pages after the morning skates.

What to do in your league

Start Nylander, Matthews, McDavid and Draisaitl every night without a second thought. Stolarz is a confident start while the Leafs are winning and scoring, with the usual caution on the second night of back-to-backs. Edmonton's goalies are the only players from this game who belong on a bench on a tough matchup night. In DFS, Toronto's top six is in form and should not be faded simply because the Leafs started the season slowly.

What's next

Nylander keeps climbing the franchise leaderboards. McDavid's streak continues to be the league's biggest individual story; every additional game extends one of the best starts of his career. For fantasy managers, the action items are simple: start the stars, start Stolarz while he is hot, and treat Edmonton's goalies as matchup plays until the defense proves otherwise.