Nylander was originally recalled on an emergency basis and collected one assist, two SOG and a +2 plus/minus while playing 14:56 TOI in his only game. He is expected to be back up with the Penguins at some point this year after his strong one-game showing.
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Nylander has 25 goals and 25 assists with a +8 plus/minus through 54 games played with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and has been recalled on an emergency basis to Pittsburgh Tuesday. The 25-year-old has played in 84 career NHL games prior to this season, with 13 goals, 19 assists, and a -11 plus/minus.
Nylander was the No.8 overall pick in 2016 but was traded to Chicago in 2019 and has spent all of 2022 with Rockford (AHL). Nylander who has 32 points (13G / 19A) in 84 career NHL games, has tallied 12 points (8G / 4A) in 23 AHL games this season. It's unclear whether or not he will report to the Penguins or the AHL.
Nylander could be in danger of missing all of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery on Monday, which is part of the reason why the Blackhawks went out and signed veteran Carl Soderberg on Saturday. The 22-year-old Nylander struggled in his first season in Chicago, collecting just 26 points (10G / 16A) in 65 games. His injury opens the door for a lot of competition in the Blackhawks' training camp next week.
Nylander was a healthy scratch on Sunday but will replace Dylan Strome in the lineup on Tuesday. Nylander has just one goal and two assists (three points) in his last 15 games.
Nylander has played in 11 straight games but Matthew Highmore will replace him in the lineup in Winnipeg. In those 11 games, Nylander had one goal and two assists.
Nylander has been a healthy scratch for the last three days but will replace Matthew Highmore tonight vs. the Flames. Nylander had a decent start to the season, posting nine points (4G / 5A) in his first 18 games but has just five points (1G / 4A) in his last 21 games.
Nylander has been held pointless in his last four games and played a season-low 7:19 TOI on Sunday. He will be replaced by Dylan Sikura in Chicago.
Nylander was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will replace Brendan Perlini on Monday. Nylander who has one goal on two shots in two games will re-enter the lineup on the fourth line with Ryan Carpenter and Zack Smith.
Nylander has a cut on his leg that requires stitches so he will not be available for tonight’s game vs. the Senators. Scott Wilson is expected to draw into the lineup to replace him.
Nylander, 20, was the No.8 overall pick in 2016 and is coming off of a decent year with the Americans. Nylander has picked up seven goals and 19 assists (26 points) in 48 games this season and is expected to make his season debut in the final week of the season. Nylander had one assist in four games with the Sabres a season ago.