The Toronto Maple Leafs were gifted a go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period on Wednesday after an unfortunate gaffe from one of the game's referees.
While on the penalty kill, Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit attempted to clear the puck out of the zone. The puck was lifted and, despite referee Kelly Sutherland's attempt to avoid it, hit the official square on. Toronto was able to recover the loose puck and Steven Lorentz sniped home a wrist shot past Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to give the Maple Leafs a 2–1 lead.
