The NHL announced a scoring correction following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3–2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.
The update was posted by the league’s Public Relations account on X.
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“OFFICIAL SCORING CHANGE: Game 43 @DetroitRedWings @MapleLeafs,” the NHL posted on X. “Toronto’s goal at 13:42 of the third period now reads Calle Jarnkrok from Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies. #NHLStats.”
The correction adjusted the assists on Jarnkrok’s third-period tally. Upon review, both Matthews and Knies were credited with helpers, reflecting the passing sequence that preceded Jarnkrok’s game-tying goal, making it 2-2.
The Leafs’ goal came during a wild third period in which Detroit got things going by doubling their first-period lead, only for Toronto to erase it in a span of six minutes.
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Bobby McMann found Knies at the side of the net for a tap-in earlier in the period before Knies set up Jarnkrok with a behind-the-back pass to even the score.
The Maple Leafs dominated puck possession in the final frame, outshooting Detroit 17–5, but Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot was stellar and prevented Toronto from completing the comeback.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews (34) speaks to William Nylander (88).Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Detroit ultimately capitalized on a late mistake when Morgan Rielly iced the puck with 45 seconds remaining. Off the ensuing faceoff, the Red Wings’ Mason Appleton scored the game-winner, sealing a 3–2 victory and spoiling Easton Cowan’s debut.
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Related to that, Cowan’s first NHL game was one of the biggest stories entering the game. The 20-year-old rookie started on Toronto’s top line alongside Matthews and Knies, and he ended logging 14:05 of playing time while attempting one shot and completing three hits.
With the loss, Toronto fell to 1–2–0 on the season, while Detroit improved to 2–1–0 and overtook the Leafs in the standings.
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