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Nylander snaps 13-game goal drought with sly backhand

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The best way to end a goal-scoring slump is by netting a beauty.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie William Nylander did just that Friday, turning on the jets and beating Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith with a top-shelf backhand to give the Maple Leafs a 4-1 lead.

Despite the lengthy goalless skid, Nyalnder still sits fourth in rookie scoring this season with 22 points.

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