NHL Announces Change to Maple Leafs' Goal in Game 4 vs Senators

The Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 of their Round 1 Battle of Ontario series, a 4-3 OT win to help them stave off elimination and force Game 5 on Tuesday.

Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson's floating shot from the point beat Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, who didn't see the shot until it had already gotten by him.

The Senators had a 2-0 lead before John Tavares scored late in the first period; Matthew Knies then tied the game at 10:12 of the 2nd period after he beat Linus Ullmark on a backhand-forehand deke.

Today, the NHL has announced a scoring change on Knies' goal; an assist has been added to captain Auston Matthews.

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube loved what he saw from Knies on his goal while acknowledging that the entire organization has been impressed by him.

Impressive is an understatement, as not only did Knies build upon his 2023-24 season, but came out this year like a man possessed. In 74 games, Knies ended up with 58 points (29G, 29A) as well as 182 hits; he's a one of a kind player who is going to be a huge part of the Leafs going forward.

This postseason he's also been great, with three goals in four games while adding four blocks and seven hits; he's been a jack of all trades and one of the key contributors to the Maple Leafs' 3-1 lead.

It also gives Auston Matthews yet another assist, and while he's not scoring as much as fans hoped, he's still making an impact regardless.