TORONTO — Kelly Sutherland got his name in the paper, which is something no NHL referee ever wants.
Sutherland earned an ignominious assist on the game-winning goal early in the third period Wednesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche, 2-1, at Scotiabank Arena.
“I haven’t seen one like that in a while,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said. “There’s always some crazy bounces in this game. It’s a pretty fluid game. But that one was a little strange, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time.”
The Avs were on the power play when Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit sent the puck toward the Colorado end.