Has he been working hard on his PR through commercials and social media? Did he save a puppy from a burning building? Did he do something with his hair?
Nope, none of that.
Goals.
Nylander’s been scoring more this year, and particularly at the moments when the fans are paying the most attention. That’s it. He hasn’t changed any part of his game, he’s just gotten the goals he’s always deserved at good times this year and has been very consistent in doing so.
First let’s look at shooting percentage, because it’s the one thing that we all know has bitten Nylander up until this point.