Overview

• Mason Appleton scored with 45 seconds left to give Detroit a 3-2 win, its second victory over Toronto in three days.
• Toronto held a 41-15 shot advantage as Cam Talbot stopped 38, while Anthony Stolarz faced 15 shots for the Leafs.
• Rookie Easton Cowan made his NHL debut on the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, helping that trio to a 10-0 shot edge at five-on-five and earning praise postgame.
• Calle Jarnkrok tied the game late for his third goal in three games, but Toronto’s power play is 0-for-6 through three outings.
• Players and coaches stressed quicker breakouts and a full 60-minute effort with the 1-2-0 Maple Leafs turning to a home date against Nashville next.