STAFF REPORTS
BUFFALO — Auston Matthews scored his 35th of the year and also had an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2.
Final Score
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Final | SOG | |
| Maple Leafs (44-25-5) |
0 | 2 | 2 | – | – | 4 | 46 |
| Sabres (31-33-9) |
1 | 0 | 1 | – | – | 2 | 24 |
Top Notes
- Rasmus Dahlin, who recorded the primary assist on Casey Mittelstadt’s goal, now has 39 points (8+31) on the season, passing Bobby Orr for second-most points by an 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history. He trails only Phil Housley (57 points in 1982-83).
- With the secondary assist on the Mittelstadt goal, Jack Eichel has now totaled 16 points (10+6) in 13 games against the Maple Leafs, including eight (5+3) in six home games.
- With his first goal of the season, Alexander Nylander has now recorded points (1+2) in consecutive games for the first time in his NHL career.
Tonight’s Goaltenders
| Tonight’s Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Decision | SV% | GAA |
| Maple Leafs | Sparks | W | .917 | 2.00 |
| Sabres | Hutton | L | .933 | 3.05 |
| Updated Season Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
| Maple Leafs | Sparks | 8-7-1 | .903 | 3.16 |
| Sabres | Hutton | 17-21-5 | .911 | 2.88 |
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