WATCH | Nylander delivers a vicious cheap shot and a suspension could be coming his way

The Maple Leafs were playing the Blue Jackets last night and Matthews was surprised and were handed a 4-3 loss.

A play on which William Nylander was penalized is generating quite a buzz around the internet. Nylander's been fired this season as he's managed an impressive 61 points in 54 games on pace for a career-best season.

Though, last night, things weren't going the Leafs' way. Nylander took a late hit from the Jacket's defender Nick Blankenburg and he delivered a cheap headshot afterward. Here:

The NHL has not yet commented on the play, though Nylander should expect to here from this play.

MUST READ

2 minutes ago  |  By Cooper Godin 16-Year-Old Junior Hockey Player Tragically Passes Away Following Car Accident

1 hour ago  |  By Owen Fullerton Vancouver Canucks have made a decision on JT Miller and Elias Pattersson Says NHL Insider

3 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell "Desperately Need Him" - Quinn Hughes' Honest Take on Filip Hronek's Importance to the Canucks Success

5 hours ago  |  By Cooper Godin Rick Tocchet Announces Starting Goaltender & Lineup Change for Tonight's Game Against Winnipeg Jets

7 hours ago  |  By Cooper Godin Two Vancouver Canucks Land on The NHL's Best U23 Players & Prospect Rankings

8 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell Vancouver Canucks Locker Room Drama Escalates as Viral Video of Elias Pettersson & JT Miller Resurfaces

10 hours ago  |  By Cooper Godin Vancouver Canucks Reportedly Interested in UFA Defenseman John Klingberg After Injury

11 hours ago  |  By Cooper Godin Montreal Canadiens Rookie Forward Emil Heineman Out Long-Term After Being Hit by Vehicle in Salt Lake City

MORE STORIES