> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Game Preview: William Nylander debuts vs Steven Stamkos - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/game-preview-william-nylander-debuts-vs-steven-stamkos/ - Published: 2016-02-29T21:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2016-02-29T21:00:02.000Z - Description: The Maple Leafs host the Lightning, future captain Steven Stamkos, and future-future captain William Nylander makes his debut. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: Game Coverage, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 The day we've all wanted is here. The day we've been waiting with high anticipation since he came to Toronto last year is here. [William Nylander](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/246220/william-nylander?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will make his [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) debut TONIGHT! Also [Kasperi Kapanen](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/246176/kasperi-kapanen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Nikita Soshnikov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/254124/nikita-soshnikov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Brooks Laich](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54344/brooks-laich?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Connor Carrick](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/157299/connor-carrick?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Ben Smith](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/109119/ben-smith?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and [Zach Hyman](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111757/zach-hyman?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will debut for the Leafs as well. Lots going on today, let's get to the game. **[Tampa Bay Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at Toronto Maple Leafs** **7:30PM - Air Canada Centre** **TV: TSN4 Radio: Sportsnet** **SBN:** [Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2016/2/29/11133532/02-29-2016-tampa-bay-lightning-at-toronto-maple-leafs-coverage?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Let's compare the two teams tonight before we keep on squee-ing over Nylander. | | Toronto | Tampa Bay | | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Record | 21-29-10 | 36-22-4 | | Division Rank | 8th Atlantic | 2nd Atlantic | | Conference | 16th East | 4th East | | League | 30th overall | 9th overall | | Goals +/- | 146/180= -34 | 173/150= +23 | | Top Scorer | [Leo Komarov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/156612/leo-komarov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 18G | [Steven Stamkos](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55082/steven-stamkos?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 28G | | Top Points | Leo Komarov 35pts | Steven Stamkos 51pts | | Top Goalie | [Jonathan Bernier](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54581/jonathan-bernier?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) .898sv% | [Ben Bishop](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54828/ben-bishop?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) .925sv% | | Historical vs | 49-31-2 | 31-49-2 | The Maple Leafs roster today is vastly different from the one that played the Lightning previously this season. We're getting pre-season game, though the Leafs just barely have enough NHL experience on the roster for this to qualify. They were busy leading up to the deadline, moving out Winnik, Reimer, Polak, and Spaling over the weekend. The Lightning are holding their own and trying to push for first in the division in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They made no big deadline moves, and are happy with their roster as is for the spring. **Potential Line Ups** **Toronto (Morning Skate)** Leo Komarov -[Nazem Kadri](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71825/nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [P.A. Parenteau](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54205/p-a-parenteau?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Michael Grabner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54484/michael-grabner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- William Nylander - Zach Hyman [Colin Greening](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111765/colin-greening?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Peter Holland](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71829/peter-holland?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Kasperi Kapanen [Nikita Soshnikov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/257870/nikita-soshnikov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Ben Smith - [Brad Boyes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55139/brad-boyes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Extras not skating: Brooks Laich [Matt Hunwick](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54887/matt-hunwick?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Morgan Rielly](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/157191/morgan-rielly?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Jake Gardiner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/130014/jake-gardiner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Frank Corrado](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/143679/frank-corrado?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Martin Marincin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111593/martin-marincin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Stuart Percy](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132345/stuart-percy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Extras not skating: Connor Carrick [Garret Sparks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132408/garret-sparks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Jonathan Bernier Injured: [Nathan Horton](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55518/nathan-horton?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Stephane Robidas](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55179/stephane-robidas?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Joffrey Lupul](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55006/joffrey-lupul?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Tyler Bozak](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71017/tyler-bozak?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), James van Riemsdyk, [Milan Michalek](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54753/milan-michalek?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Tampa Bay (VIA** [DailyFaceoff.com](http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/lines/39/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)**)** Alex Killorn \- Steven Stamkos - Ryan Callahan Ondrej Palat \- Tyler Johnson \- Nikita Kucherov Cedric Paquette \- Valtteri Filppula \- [J.T. Brown](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/152282/j-t-brown?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Brian Boyle - Vladislav Namestnikov \- Jonathan Marchessault Victor Hedman - Anton Stralman Matt Carle - Andrej Sustr Nikita Nesterov - Braydon Coburn Ben Bishop Andrei Vasilevskiy Injured: Matthias Ohlund, [Jason Garrison](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55542/jason-garrison?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Afternoon Links** [Farewell, Brooks Laich - Japers' Rink](http://www.japersrink.com/2016/2/29/11113938/farewell-brooks-laich?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [PPP Podcast: Trade Deadline Edition - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ppp-podcast-trade-deadline-edition/) [New Maple Leaf Brooks Laich: how will he fit in? - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/new-maple-leaf-brooks-laich-how-will-he-fit-it/) [Who is new Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Connor Carrick? - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/who-is-new-toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-connor-carrick/) **Twitter chatter** > New sweater numbers for the [#leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/leafs?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): Nylander (39), Kapanen (37), Soshnikov (41), Hyman (11) and Laich (23). > > — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/704325735918510080?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Zach Hyman and his dad Stuart back in Timmy tyke days. A dream come true for both with Zach now a Leaf. [#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/BNEwEB0tH8](https://t.co/BNEwEB0tH8?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Paul Hendrick (@HennyTweets) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/HennyTweets/status/704330069142061056?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Leafs PP units: > Nylander/Kapanen/Boyes/Holland/Gardiner. > Kadri/Komarov/Parenteau/Hyman/Rielly. > > — Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/704330115887599616?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Kyle Dubas called both Nylander and Kapanen last night to let them know they were joining the Leafs. > > — Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/704335928651751424?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Kapanen says he didn't actually know that Nylander had been recalled as well until he arrived at the rink and saw him in the dressing room. > > — Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/704337056999280640?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Nylander says he struggled to sleep last night after he found out about his NHL recall. "You're just excited and getting ready for tonight." > > — Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/704338920012550145?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Babcock asked if he's ever coached a team this young; "Yeah, in juniors" > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/704340389285781505?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Babcock: "I never had a team this young in the AHL. They're all kids." > > — James Mirtle (@mirtle) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/704340366841909248?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > [#Leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kasperi Kapanen on his NHL debut: "It's going to be one of the greatest nights of my life." (Says the World Jr. golden goal boy.) > > — Rob Longley (@longleysunsport) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/longleysunsport/status/704350500167163906?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Garret Sparks on Williams Nylander: "He dominated a very hard league at a very young age" > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/704363693388271616?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Zach Hyman: "Just really excited. I can't wait for tonight." > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/704366155834777600?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Here's William Nylander ahead of his NHL debut tonight. [#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[https://t.co/uenU85LRrv](https://t.co/uenU85LRrv?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/704389031983878144?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Kasperi Kapanen on his upcoming NHL debut with the Leafs. [#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[https://t.co/jMBBlEdbIx](https://t.co/jMBBlEdbIx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/704375565613051904?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Toronto native Zach Hyman joins Leafs TV to talk about his NHL debut tonight. [#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[https://t.co/plVIXoatGU](https://t.co/plVIXoatGU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [February 29, 2016](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/704359874684039169?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **My Thoughts:** NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! KAPANEN! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! SOSHNIKOV! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! THE OTHERS! NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!NYLANDER! NYLANDER! NYLANDER!