The Toronto Maple Leafs will be sure to check their paperwork more closely in future games. During last night's 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators to wrap up their first-round playoff series, William Nylander came to play when it mattered most. On his 29th birthday, the Leafs forward scored a pair of goals, including a late-game empty-netter to put the series to bed. pic.twitter.com/8hGQPu0qTG — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 2, 2025Before the game began, though, the error was recognized, and the lineup card was pre-submitted. But if the puck had dropped, and the game had been started, William Nylander could've been removed from the game."