Maple Leafs Win 2-1 over Avalanche After Referee Mishap

In a closely contested matchup, the Toronto Maple Leafs edged out the Colorado Avalanche 2-1, with a pivotal moment involving referee Kelly Sutherland inadvertently leading to the game-winning goal. Sutherland fell while attempting to avoid a clearing puck from Simon Benoit, allowing Steven Lorentz to capitalize on the opportunity and score during a penalty kill, marking his sixth goal of the season. Despite the goal being controversial, as it arose from a referee's mishap, Lorentz embraced the fortunate bounce, stating, 'I'll take that bounce.' The Avalanche, despite controlling much of the play and outshooting the Leafs, could not recover from the mistake, halting their nine-game point streak. Goalie Joseph Woll was instrumental in the victory, making 38 saves to secure the win for Toronto. Moving forward, the Avalanche will need to adjust their lineup strategies and recover quickly as they aim for playoff positioning.