The Leafs had blown the lead. They had blown it in that same way that makes everyone grown and which has become a running joke for fans of NHL teams everywhere. “It was 4-1!”
The final tying goal by Detroit in the NHL Centennial Classic on New Year’s Day elicited a chorus of loud groans. Heading in to overtime, the atmosphere of the crowd was electric. Everyone was on the edge of their seats, anticipating a wild ending to this game.
Auston Matthews - what other Leaf could it be this season - ripped a shot past Jared Coreau, and the game was won.