Mitch Marner Opens Up on his Face-to-Face Exchange with William Nylander on the International Stage
William Nylander and Mitch Marner are close teammates with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but facing off on the internationally stage was a different story. Marner has now shared what was said during their face-to-face exchange.
Mitch Marner didn't hold back in his newfound rivalry with fellow Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Auston Matthews & William Nylander as the pair are split for the Four Nations faceoff, with Marner admitting he wants to get under their skin.
Marner had discussed the excitement he had of facing off against Matthews & Nylander as now rivals rather than teammates.
So, it's about staying patient, knowing that none of these games will be easy. You're going to have to work for your chances and make the most of your opportunities.
Yeah, it'll be great. It's exciting. We've played against each other before in these kinds of events, so it's always fun to go up against your teammates.
There's always a little bit of chirping, so it should be a good one.
With national honors now up for grabs, Marner makes clear he's ready to take on his friends to win.
Marner Trolls Nylander As International Rivalry Intensifies
Mitch Marner tried to get under the skin of William Nylander in Canada's game against Sweden, but Nylander wasn't budging.
According to Marner after Canada's 4-3 overtime win in the first Four Nations game against the Swedes, Marner said Nylander kept things quiet between the two.
Marner got the last laugh in the game with the overtime winner for Canada, stamping his name for his home country in his home sweater.
William Nylander isn't saying much yet, but as one of Sweden's top player, the hope is he'll speak with making an impact on the ice to see his country win.
