Short-Handed Sabres With A Late Surge To Top Toronto

TRENDINGFantasy Basketball Sign UpBrewers sweep DodgersRyan Fitzpatrick rips Bo NixHow WNBA Finals will be wonGuardians take 2-1 ALCS leadStory byStory byShort-Handed Sabres With A Late Surge To Top TorontoMichael AugelloFri, October 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBuffalo Sabres At Toronto Maple Leafs - Lineups, Injury Updates, And Game NotesSabres hoping to win their first game on the road against their division rivalThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresOwn Power geting plenty of ice time for SabresTORONTO — In his five-year career, the Buffalo Sabres have never leaned more heavily on defenseman Owen Power. Through seven games this season entering Thursday’s contest against the Maple Leafs, Power had averaged a whopping 26 minutes, 26 seconds of ice time. Only five players – defensemen Zach Werenski, Thomas Chabot, Quinn Hughes and Lane Hutson – had skated more per outing. Power, of ...Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.Sabres’ Jack Quinn Notches Gordie Howe Hat Trick vs. Maple LeafsThe Buffalo Sabres needed everything that Jack Quinn had to give on Thursday night to come from behind and defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs. At one point, Buffalo trailed 4-2, but the Sabres scored twice to force overtime and then won it in OT on a goal from Owen Power. This was Quinn’s night, though. […] The post Sabres’ Jack Quinn Notches Gordie Howe Hat Trick vs. Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementMaple Leafs Let Marchenko’s Hat-Trick Night Slip Away Amid Baffling Indecision To Bench Gavin Mckenna In OT Loss To SabresKirill Marchenko's big hat trick should have been the story for the Maple Leafs until it became noticeable that Gavin McKenna was being benched for half the game.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsSabres Play Odd Role in Maple Leafs’ Tavares Injury, McKenna BenchingThe Buffalo Sabres will sleep on Thursday night into Friday morning as winners. They pulled out a thrilling 5-4 victory in overtime over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The headlines on Friday morning won’t have anything to do with Buffalo’s victory, though. Instead, they’ll focus on a dramatic night for the Maple Leafs. John Tavares got […] The post Sabres Play Odd Role in Maple Leafs’ Tavares Injury, McKenna Benching appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs coach takes blame for benching Gavin McKenna in OT lossJim Hiller admits he should have played Gavin McKenna earlier in the third periodThe Big LeadMaple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Makes Unexpected Claim After Sabres LossOne of the few bright spots for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, October 15, was Kirill Marchenko’s performance.The 26-year-old forward scored his first hat trick with the Toronto franchise, helping the Leafs take a 4-2 lead.However, Jim Hiller’s team let their guard down, and following John Tavares’ […] The post Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Makes Unexpected Claim After Sabres Loss appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Dealt Injury Blow As John Tavares Leaves Loss to Sabres EarlyJohn Tavares left Toronto’s overtime loss to Buffalo after an awkward collision with Josh Norris.Athlon SportsLatest Update On Injured Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin is EncouragingThe Buffalo Sabres, who are off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 NHL campaign, lost defenseman and captain Rasmus Dahlin during their recent tilt on Monday against the divisional rival Florida Panthers; he did not return to the contest.The bad news for the Sabres is that, while he’s already confirmed to be unavailable for […] The post Latest Update On Injured Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin is Encouraging appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Fans Demand Jim Hiller Be Fired After Sabres LossThe Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t hold on to a 4-2 lead against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, October 15, and lost 5-4 in overtime. Jim Hiller’s team got some good news, including strong performances from Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko. The latter had a three-point night after scoring his first hat trick with the Toronto […] The post Maple Leafs Fans Demand Jim Hiller Be Fired After Sabres Loss appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'I Didn't Like Our Game': Why The Maple Leafs Are Shuffling Their Lines Ahead Of Matchup Against SabresThe Leafs are set to start with Auston Matthews and William Nylander playing together while the second and third lines have been completely overhauled.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Goaltender Sends Message After Another Blown LeadFor the fourth time this season, the Maple Leafs have surrendered four-plus goals; this time, it came at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres.The Maple Leafs headed into the locker room with a two-goal lead and seemingly in control. Toronto had played a strong contest to that point, being the better team in almost every […] The post Maple Leafs Goaltender Sends Message After Another Blown Lead appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Thursday, October 15Sabres vs Maple Leafs prediction, including picks and odds for Thursday, October 15.Action NetworkThe Hockey News Morning Skate: McKenna Benched In Maple Leafs Loss, Tkachuk Posts Back-To-Back Hat TricksIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna in the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's historic hat trick in his second straight game, and more.The Hockey NewsOlen Zellweger holds his own in expanded Sabres roleTORONTO — In his first game subbing for injured Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, Olen Zellweger performed splendidly, enjoying perhaps his best night in the NHL. Skating alongside defenseman Mattias Samuelsson for much of Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Zellweger set career highs by scoring two goals and playing 25 minutes, 49 seconds. No one, of course, can truly ...Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.'That Was My Decision': Maple Leafs' Coach Jim Hiller Admits To Mistake, Explains Benching Gavin McKenna Against SabresToronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explains why he benched rookie Gavin McKenna for about half of the game in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsAuston Matthews Wows Maple Leafs Fans With Beautiful Play vs. SabresAuston Matthews continues to amaze, even though everyone already knows he’s elite. During the Toronto Maple Leafs’ game against the Buffalo Sabres this Thursday, October 15, the Canadian franchise’s captain made a spectacular play to score the game’s opening goal.Matthews brought the puck down with his hand while jumping, then passed it to Jack Roslovic, […] The post Auston Matthews Wows Maple Leafs Fans With Beautiful Play vs. Sabres appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs’ Jim Hiller gives cryptic answer on Gavin McKenna benching during Sabres gameThe Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their second loss in a row on Thursday, falling prey to the Buffalo Sabres in overtime, 5-4, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Apart from the loss, there has been plenty of buzz about the apparent benching of Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna. The top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft logged a total of just 6:36 of ice time. […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller gives cryptic answer on Gavin McKenna benching during Sabres game appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsMaple Leafs’ Jim Hiller Has Strange Response to Benching Gavin McKennaThe Toronto Maple Leafs had a 4-2 lead over the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres during Thursday night’s contest at Scotiabank Arena thanks to a hat trick from newly acquired forward Kirill Marchenko.However, not only did the Maple Leafs lose former captain John Tavares to injury, but 2026 first overall draft pick Gavin McKenna was benched […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller Has Strange Response to Benching Gavin McKenna appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Speaks Out on Jim Hiller Benching Gavin McKennaThe Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t hold on to a 4-2 lead against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, Oct. 15, and lost 5-4 in overtime. Jim Hiller’s team got some good news, including strong performances from Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko. The latter had a three-point night after scoring his first hat trick with the Toronto […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Speaks Out on Jim Hiller Benching Gavin McKenna appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY