Short-Handed Sabres With A Late Surge To Top Toronto

Three blueliners score to tie and defeat the Maple Leafs without Dahlin in the lineup

By Michael Augello · Yahoo Sports

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:09 PM

Key Things to Know

The Buffalo Sabres rallied from a late two-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime.
Owen Power scored the game-winning goal in overtime after Buffalo netted two goals late in regulation.
Buffalo played without injured captain Rasmus Dahlin, while Jack Quinn recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres overcame a late two-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night. Trailing 4-2, Buffalo scored twice in the final 10 minutes of regulation before defenseman Owen Power secured the comeback victory with his second overtime game-winner of the season.

Playing without injured captain Rasmus Dahlin, the Sabres received a Gordie Howe hat trick from Jack Quinn to aid the late push. Toronto had initially taken control behind a hat trick from Kirill Marchenko, but Maple Leafs forward John Tavares exited early with an injury and head coach Jim Hiller drew criticism for benching rookie Gavin McKenna.

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