{
  "id": 18929870,
  "title": "Referee jokingly offers Jacob Fowler an apple during Maple Leafs clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/referee-jokingly-offers-jacob-fowler-an-apple-during-maple-leafs-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T12:06:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/referee-jokingly-offers-jacob-fowler-120656707.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a peculiar moment during a Maple Leafs game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, an apple surfaced on the ice, sparking amusement among players and fans. Referee T.J. Luxmore playfully offered the green apple to rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler, who initially reacted with surprise. The incident, which occurred around the 8:30 minute mark of the second period, drew attention as it had been tossed onto the ice by an unknown individual. Fowler, accustomed to tracking a black puck, admitted he'd never encountered anything like the apple on the ice before. Despite the distraction, Fowler maintained focus, completing 26 saves and helping Montreal secure a 4-2 win at Scotiabank Arena. The victory marked the Canadiens' second consecutive win, with the 21-year-old rookie improving his season record to 8-1-1 through 10 starts, a 2.15 goals-against average, and a .925 save percentage.",
  "summary": "The Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler experienced an unusual interruption during Saturday’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs when a fake green apple appeared on the ice . The bizarre incident caught the attention of both players and fans, with referee T.J. Luxmore adding to the moment by briefly showing the object to the rookie […] The post Referee jokingly offers Jacob Fowler an…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}