Overview
- Nylander flipped his middle finger at a broadcast camera from the press box during the third period of Sunday’s loss to the Avalanche while he was out injured.
- The Department of Player Safety announced a $5,000 fine on Monday, the maximum allowed under the CBA, with the money directed to the Players Emergency Assistance Fund.
- Hours after the clip circulated, Nylander apologized on Instagram, calling it a “moment of frustration,” and he repeated the apology to reporters the next day.
- Sidelined by a groin injury for five straight games, Nylander still leads Toronto with 48 points in 37 games as the Maple Leafs slog through six losses in their last seven outings.
- Coach Craig Berube said Nylander owned the mistake, and the winger has resumed skating, could return on the upcoming road trip, and is expected to play for Sweden at the 2026 Olympics.