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Maple Leafs begin homestand with Atlantic clash against Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off a three-game homestand when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Toronto collected three points on a three-game road trip out west, capped by a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth…

By Field Level Media · Yard Barker

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:25 AM

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The Toronto Maple Leafs open a three-game homestand on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
Toronto is dealing with defensive issues during Chris Tanev's absence, having surrendered 16 goals in four games.
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is doubtful for the matchup due to an upper-body injury.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night to start a three-game homestand following a 5-4 road loss to the Utah Mammoth. Head coach Jim Hiller's team has conceded 16 goals over their last four games while playing without injured defenseman Chris Tanev, though Auston Matthews has driven the offense with a five-game point streak.

Buffalo enters the matchup after a 4-3 shootout defeat to Montreal, where goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff noted that captain Rasmus Dahlin is doubtful with an upper-body injury, while Jason Zucker and Matt Grzelcyk also remain sidelined.

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