Sabres win shootout against Leafs

On Saturday night at KeyBank Center, the Buffalo Sabres secured a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. This matchup highlighted the contrasting states of both teams, with the Sabres demonstrating their playoff potential while the Maple Leafs struggled with inconsistency.

The Sabres outworked and outshot the Leafs, showcasing a different dynamic in this long-standing rivalry, with fewer Maple Leaf fans present than in previous years. The game's opening goal came from Owen Power, who capitalized on a defensive miscue by Brandon Carlo.

Dakota Joshua provided a spark for Toronto, scoring to tie the game at 1-1 and engaging in a fight with Luke Schenn that left Schenn bloodied. Toronto briefly took a 2-1 lead in the second period thanks to a goal from Max Domi, assisted by William Nylander.

Joseph Woll made his third consecutive start for the Leafs, stopping 30 shots and demonstrating strong play despite the team's struggles. With a quick turnaround against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Anthony Stolarz is expected to start in net for Toronto, looking to break a winless streak since February 3.

Meanwhile, the Sabres continue to sell out games and gear up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, showcasing their resurgence in the NHL.