Is William Nylander dating anyone? Inside the Maple Leafs star’s past relationships and what fans think now

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 9, 2025, 03:09 IST

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William Nylander's dating life has been a topic of fan speculation, particularly after his public relationship with Penny Liarakos ended in mid-2023. Since then, Nylander has been perceived as single, with no confirmed relationships. Despite rumors and fan theories circulating on social media, Nylander remains private and focused on his NHL career, fueling further interest in his personal life.

Is William Nylander dating anyone? Inside the Maple Leafs star’s past relationships and what fans think now

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When William Nylander isn't lighting up the scoreboard or turning heads with his signature “Willy Styles” flair, fans have one burning question on their minds: Who is he dating? While Nylander keeps his personal life quieter than most NHL stars, a few romantic rumors and one high-profile relationship have given fans just enough tea to sip on and it might surprise you how lowkey he’s kept it.

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William Nylander once dated Penny Liarakos and fans were obsessed with their vibe

The most public romance Nylander has ever had was with Toronto-based fashion creative Penny Liarakos. The pair were reportedly together for several years, often spotted attending events in Toronto or vacationing during the off-season. Penny was a regular at Leafs games and even featured on Nylander’s social media from time to time, a rare move for the notoriously private winger.

But by mid-2023, fans started to notice something: the photos stopped, the tags vanished, and Penny was no longer appearing in any of Nylander’s circles. Breakup rumors quietly spread, but neither of them confirmed or denied anything.

Are they still together? All signs say Nylander is currently single

As of now, there’s no public indication that Nylander is dating anyone. Penny hasn’t been spotted at recent games, and Nylander’s solo appearances from team events to off-ice interviews have only fueled rumors that he’s single.

In fact, his solo glow-up has become a bit of a conversation on social media. Whether it’s his shirtless media moments, subway selfies, or postgame swag, fans have joked that Nylander is giving off peak “single guy energy.” And let’s be real, if he was dating someone new, Leafs Nation would probably know by now.Despite the lack of official updates, Nylander’s name still floats around dating rumor threads on TikTok, Reddit, and Twitter. Some fans have speculated about casual flings or mystery women spotted in the background of team photos, but nothing solid has come from it. And Nylander? He’s staying unbothered, unbothered, and well undressed at postgame interviews.

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