Before elimination game, Keefe sends Nylander a clear message

Despite Nylander's efforts in Game 4, where he managed just three shots on goal, his impact was negligible, leaving the scoresheet blank and the team in a precarious position with a 3-1 series deficit.

Nylander's underwhelming display can partly be attributed to his absence in the first three games of the series�a setback that has evidently left him struggling to find his mid-series form.

This was highlighted starkly in Game 4; apart from a heated exchange with teammates Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, Nylander's presence on the ice was hardly noticeable, blending into the backdrop of a tense playoff encounter.

Addressing the media, Sheldon Keefe did not mince words about Nylander's performance, emphasizing the need for a tactical pivot:

Keefe's candid feedback underscores the adjustments required for Nylander to contribute effectively as the Leafs face a do-or-die scenario.

Moreover, Nylander acknowledged a key area ripe for improvement�the power play, which has been notably lackluster:

The Leafs' power play has faltered, converting only once in fourteen attempts throughout the series. Their struggles have been compounded by poor execution and a lack of fundamental focus, which will need to be rectified if they hope to overcome Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins' formidable goaltender.

Tonight's game is not just another playoff match but a decisive battle that could either extend the Leafs' season or send them into an early off-season.

With heightened stakes, the team, guided by Nylander's renewed approach and a bolstered power play strategy, must deliver a full 60-minute effort to stave off elimination.

The onus is on Nylander and the Leafs to elevate their game, adapt to the Bruins' tight defense, and seize the critical moments that could reverse their fortunes.