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Show me the money! Nylander sets Leafs rookie record with latest assist

William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander celebrates after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, March 5, 2016. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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Toronto’s talented rookies were back at it again Thursday, as William Nylander and Auston Matthews combined to set up the Maple Leafs’ first goal versus the New Jersey Devils.

Nylander added the second assist on the power play goal, giving him 35 helpers on the season.

That’s significant for a couple of reasons: He extends his point streak to 10 games, which sets a new Leafs rookie record. And the assist reportedly secured him another entry-level bonus:

Not bad.