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Watch: Nylander scores Matthews-esque goal

GRIGORY DUKOR / Reuters

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander continues to make the World Hockey Championship his own personal highlight reel.

On Thursday, the 21-year-old Swede did his best Auston Matthews impression with a spectacular solo effort to give Sweden a 2-1 lead on Switzerland. Nylander added an assist, good for his 12th point of the tournament.

Below, for your viewing pleasure, is the aforementioned Matthews goal.

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