The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward William Nylander from Modo of the Swedish Hockey League on Monday and assigned him to the AHL Toronto Marlies.

The 18-year-old recorded 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 21 games for Modo this season.

Nylander represented Sweden during the recent World Junior Championship in Toronto and Montreal and registered 10 points (three goals, seven assists) over seven games.

The Maple Leafs selected the forward in the first round, eighth overall in the 2014 NHL Draft.