TORONTO - Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube wanted more from William Nylander.

The Maple Leafs slick winger still — by his own admission — isn't quite up to speed with the NHL season just over a week old.

Tuesday's performance was certainly a step in the right direction.

Nylander assisted on two goals, including the go-ahead effort from linemate John Tavares, before adding an empty-netter as Toronto downed the Nashville Predators 7-4 to get back on track following consecutive losses.

"Willie did what he does," Berube said. "He had the puck, he was doing his thing, he was making good decisions, driving it deep, and doing what he does in the offensive zone."

The Stanley Cup-winning bench boss said before the game he enjoys conversations with Nylander — an ultra-talented forward with a

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