Social media lit up with criticism, prompting even the Anaheim Ducks official account to respond. Despite the uproar, today's Sun headline doesn't back down, further fueling the verbal exchange with the Ducks and irked fans, including those supporting the Leafs. An excerpt attempts to justify the original headline, emphasizing a positive tone and praise from Leafs star Auston Matthews, who scored the game-winner.
The Sun's refusal to backtrack takes center stage in this ongoing controversy, strategically placed at the end of the piece to build anticipation and underscore the publication's unwavering stance on the matter.