NHL Makes Scoring Change After Maple Leafs-Red Wings Game
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean McDermott admits his costly mistakes that cost the Bills a win—here’s why this loss is a massive blow to their season
“I made a mistake not trusting the analytics. If I had gone for the fourth-down conversion, we might have won. But I let that opportunity slip away, and now I have to live with this loss.”
The Buffalo Bills suffered a gut-wrenching defeat to the Atlanta Falcons, and now all eyes are on head coach Sean McDermott, who made several questionable decisions that ultimately cost his team a win. Contrary to his usual aggressive coaching style, McDermott opted for conservative playcalling, passing up key opportunities that could have led to a victory.
McDermott admits mistakes, Bills miss out on win by ignoring analytics
In this game, McDermott made two controversial decisions in critical fourth-down situations. First, in the second quarter, with the Bills trailing 21-7, Buffalo faced a 4th-and-3 situation at their own 49-yard line. Despite analytics showing a 56% chance of converting, McDermott chose to punt rather than trust his offense. This decision left the Bills with no chance to shorten the deficit and gain momentum.
In the fourth quarter, with the score at 21-14, the Bills faced another must-convert 4th-and-5 at their own 44-yard line. Once again, McDermott opted to punt, despite analytics showing a 3.9% increase in win probability if they attempted to convert. With Josh Allen on the field and a host of weapons at his disposal, it was a baffling choice that left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads.
Why these decisions could have changed the game’s outcome
Had McDermott trusted the analytics and chosen to go for it on both occasions, the Bills' chances of winning would have skyrocketed. With Josh Allen and a talented roster including Khalil Shakir, James Cook, and Elijah Moore, there was no reason to avoid these opportunities. However, McDermott's conservative approach squandered critical moments that could have led to a comeback win.
While Buffalo was missing key players like Dalton Kincaid and Joshua Palmer, the team still had plenty of weapons to make plays. But McDermott’s reluctance to take calculated risks left the Bills without the chance to fight back.
McDermott’s late apology
After the loss, McDermott admitted his mistake: “I made a mistake not trusting the analytics. If I had gone for the fourth-down conversion, we might have won. But I let that opportunity slip away, and now I have to live with this loss.”
While it’s a humble acknowledgment, the question remains: Will McDermott truly change his approach, or will this loss be just another lesson for the team?
What’s next for the Bills?
The Bills are now in a critical position, and their future may depend on McDermott's ability to adjust his coaching style. In a league where every decision matters, ignoring analytics is no longer an option. The Bills’ playoff hopes are still alive, but if McDermott continues to pass up these key opportunities, their season could take a turn for the worse.
Will McDermott learn from this painful defeat, or will the Bills’ season slip away due to a coach unwilling to evolve? Only time will tell.
