The Detroit Red Wings pulled off a thrilling comeback, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday, October 13, 2025. With a late goal by Mason Appleton and 38 saves from Cam Talbot, the Red Wings overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period. Dylan Larkin and James van Riemsdyk also scored for Detroit, securing back-to-back wins over the Atlantic Division champion Maple Leafs.
The game began with a sloppy first period, as Larkin's backhand goal late in the period broke the deadlock. Van Riemsdyk extended Detroit's lead to 2-0 in the third, but Matthew Knies and Calle Jarnkrok responded for Toronto. The game's climax came with Appleton's game-winning goal in the final seconds of regulation.
Easton Cowan, a top prospect for the Leafs, made his NHL debut, while fans at Scotiabank Arena were treated to a post-game bonus: Game 2 of the American League Championship Series between the Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, played just down the street at Rogers Centre.
The Red Wings' next game is a home match against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, while the Maple Leafs host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.
