The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-3 in Toronto on Sunday, fueled by a hat trick from forward John Tavares. The Sabres led 3-1 prior to a run of three goals scored in a span of 2:31 by the Maple Leafs during the second period.

Buffalo, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres have returned to KeyBank Center with another chance to end their losing streak. The Sabres are hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs, meeting for the second time in less than a week against their Atlantic Division foe.

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Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

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Our Maple Leafs vs. Sabres predictions expect Auston Matthews to do what he does best.

Nic Dowd (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 12/28/2024