‘We Kind Of Gave It To Them’: Darren Raddysh Reflects On Plus-3 Night, Maple Leafs’ Costly Third-Period Retreat in 5-4 OT Loss to Sabres

TRENDINGFantasy Basketball Sign UpALCS Game 4 postponed Ryan Fitzpatrick rips Bo NixHow WNBA Finals will be wonNFL updatesStory byStory by‘We Kind Of Gave It To Them’: Darren Raddysh Reflects On Plus-3 Night, Maple Leafs’ Costly Third-Period Retreat in 5-4 OT Loss to SabresDavid AlterSat, October 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesShort-Handed Sabres With A Late Surge To Top TorontoThree blueliners score to tie and defeat the Maple Leafs without Dahlin in the lineupThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresMaple 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 LeafsMaple 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.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementMaple 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.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 coach takes blame for benching Gavin McKenna in OT lossJim Hiller admits he should have played Gavin McKenna earlier in the third periodThe Big LeadThree Ways The Toronto Maple Leafs Can Improve Their Defensive SituationHow can Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller and GM John Chayka put together a stronger defense corps?The Hockey NewsMaple 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 SportsSabres 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’ Marchenko Trade Looks Better After Hat TrickThe Kirill Marchenko trade is looking much better for the Maple Leafs after Thursday night's hat trick, despite the loss to Buffalo. The post Maple Leafs’ Marchenko Trade Looks Better After Hat Trick appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'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 LeafsThe 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 NewsMaple 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.HEAVYOwn 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.Maple 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 Feel Fine, Not Awesome': Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko Looking To Push Through What He Thinks Isn't His Best FormKirill Marchenko is expecting much more of himself and to be a more dangerous player as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for the Buffalo Sabres.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsBuffalo 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 SabresMaple Leafs Just Traded for Their Next David KampfThe Toronto Maple Leafs could have traded for a David Kampf clone, with the organization banking on Aatu Raty's upside. The post Maple Leafs Just Traded for Their Next David Kampf 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.ClutchPointsKirill Marchenko Thrills Fans With 1st Maple Leafs Hat TrickAs part of their major changes during the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets and immediately signed him to a six-year, $75 million contract extension.Marchenko, who is playing in the final year of his current contract, would not commit to signing an extension with the Blue Jackets, […] The post Kirill Marchenko Thrills Fans With 1st Maple Leafs Hat Trick appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY