William Nylander scores the first of many

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You couldn’t have scripted a more poetic first period for tonight’s Leafs vs. Senators matchup: Leafs fans said goodbye to the past with a touching tribute to Dion Phaneuf mere minutes before William Nylander previewed the future with his first NHL goal.

Throw this mindblowing piece of hockey trivia into the mix as well:

#Leafs William Nylander: 1st NHL goal assisted by Brooks Laich
Michael Nylander: Final NHL goal assisted by….Brooks Laich

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 6, 2016

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