In a nail-biting finale that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory over the Detroit Red Wings on April 17, 2025. Just 56 seconds into overtime, Scott Laughton delivered the winning goal, sealing the deal for Toronto in their regular-season showdown.

The Maple Leafs, boasting a remarkable record of 52 wins, 26 losses, and 4 overtime losses, showcased their skills throughout the match. Stars Auston Matthews, Philippe Myers, and Chris Tanev—who netted a clutch goal with only 1.8 seconds remaining in regulation—each contributed to the thrilling win. Goalie Joseph Woll was stellar between the pipes, stopping 30 shots, while Mitch Marner provided two assists.

This victory not only crowned the Maple Leafs as winners of the Atlantic Division, marking their first full-season division title since 1999-00, but also set the stage for an exciting playoff match-up against the Ottawa Senators, starting this Sunday.

On the other side, the Red Wings, despite the loss, saw Justin Holl shine with a goal and an assist against his former teammates. Austin Watson and Alex DeBrincat also found the net for Detroit. Unfortunately, this defeat marked the continuation of a frustrating streak for the Red Wings, who have now missed the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons, the longest stretch in the league next to the Buffalo Sabres.

In preparation for the upcoming playoff showdown, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube expressed optimism regarding injured players. He anticipates that defensemen Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, along with center David Kampf, will be ready for Game 1 against Ottawa, adding depth to an already formidable lineup.

With emotions running high and the stakes escalating, the Maple Leafs are poised to make a deep playoff run. Fans can only hope this season is one for the history books!