Maple Leafs vs Sabres

For the first time this year, the Toronto Maple Leafs head to Western New York to take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo, meanwhile, has hit the over or pushed in 31 of 54 matchups (57.4%) thanks to its combination of efficient scoring and messy goaltending. Toronto has gone over in four of its six games this month. Buffalo won two of its past three games on a West Coast trip, while Toronto started its road trip with a loss in Chicago on Sunday. The Sabres rank fourth in shooting percentage at 5-on-5 (9.4%) and 24th in 5-on-5 save percentage (.909). Key stat: Nylander has a point in 41 games this season (71.9%), while Thompson has a point in 37 games (68.5%). [ Tuch over 2.5 shots (-124) ](http://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUzNDc2NCZsPTEzNTM0Nzg5JnA9MTcxMjg%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2023_NorthStarBets_&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): Playing on a line with Thompson might cap a player’s individual scoring chances, but Alex Tuch should clear this line as he has with regularity in recent weeks. [Natural Stat Trick](https://www.naturalstattrick.com/playerteams.php?fromseason=20222023&thruseason=20222023&stype=2&sit=5v5&score=all&stdoi=std&rate=y&team=ALL&pos=S&loc=B&toi=700&gpfilt=none&fd=&td=&tgp=410&lines=single&draftteam=ALL), Thompson ranks second in the NHL in both individual Corsi per 60 (21.0) and points per 60 (3.2). [ Over 6.5 goals (-130) ](http://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUzNDc2NCZsPTEzNTM0Nzg5JnA9MTcxMjg%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2023_NorthStarBets_&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): The Maple Leafs are typically our greater concern when it comes to hitting overs, but they’ve been more active on that front since February began. Also, Tuch had four shots (and a goal) against the Maple Leafs in November. [ Best Bet ](https://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUyODU0NyZsPTEzNTI4NTQzJnA9MTQ5OTc%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2022_NorthStarBets__&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink): Nylander, Thompson 1+ points each (+108) Tage Thompson (36 goals, 71 points in 54 games) doesn’t have quite as much recent success, but he’s still tallied a point in nine of his past 12 games. [ NHL odds ](http://online.northstarbets.ca/page?key=ej0xMzUzNDc2NCZsPTEzNTM0Nzg5JnA9MTcxMjg%3D&utm_source=thestar&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=NorthStarBetsawareness2023_NorthStarBets_&utm_content=custom/tracking_textlink) as of 10:00 a.m.

Few Maple Leafs road games are more anticipated than a visit to Buffalo, especially with both teams currently inside the playoff picture (7:30 p.m. EST, ...

With the chemistry and the understanding of the way Mitch and I play off of one another, we will continue to grow on that front — especially for me playing in a different position. When you are playing center, you are in the middle of the ice a lot, whether it is offensively or defensively, and it’s where you are getting the puck a lot. I try not to overcomplicate it, but it is a good opportunity for me. I have to continue to do a good job adapting to a lot of wall play, offensively and defensively. There have been some really good things and also some areas where we know we can be a little bit better, a little bit sharper, and continue to get a sense of reading off of one another and how it all kind of works. By winning percentage, I think they are in as of today, but it is a team we have to be prepared for in all facets. I am still kind of getting used to the team and stuff, but it is an exciting game. There is going to be a lot of energy. I am trying to see if there is something there where there is some difficulty. We are going to stay with it for a little bit and give it some time to come together. It is an exciting team to watch but a dangerous team to play against. The Leafs are not expected to make many changes to the lineup that lost to Chicago in a tired situation on Sunday night.

Analyzing Tuesday's Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Get a recap of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres hockey game.

[Alex Tuch](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114766/alex-tuch), with the 100th goal of his career, [Jack Quinn](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4697389/jack-quinn) and [Jeff Skinner](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5540/jeff-skinner) scored for Buffalo in a game the Sabres trailed 5-0 through two periods. He was replaced by [Craig Anderson](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/1929/craig-anderson), who finished allowing one goal on 18 shots. [Michael Bunting](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3149603/michael-bunting) and [William Nylander](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114736/william-nylander) also scored in a game played before a large contingent of “Go, Leafs! [John Tavares](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5160/john-tavares) scoring and adding three assists, and [Mitchell Marner](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3899937/mitchell-marner) setting up five goals. Set up by Marner again, O’Reilly broke in alone and backhanded a shot, beating Luukkonen on the short side 37 seconds later. [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233889/ukko-pekka-luukkonen) allowed four goals on 10 shots before being yanked after getting beaten on the short side by Bunting 12:09 in.

Get a recap of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres hockey game.

[Alex Tuch](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114766/alex-tuch), with the 100th goal of his career, and [Jack Quinn](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4697389/jack-quinn) also scored for Buffalo. [Michael Bunting](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3149603/michael-bunting) and [William Nylander](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3114736/william-nylander) also scored in a game played before a large contingent of “Go, Leafs! [John Tavares](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5160/john-tavares) scoring and adding three assists, and [Mitchell Marner](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3899937/mitchell-marner) setting up five goals. He was replaced by [Craig Anderson](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/1929/craig-anderson), who allowed one goal on 18 shots. [Ilya Samsonov](http://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3900505/ilya-samsonov), who didn’t face his first shot until halfway through the first period, finished with 29 saves. O’Reilly scored 37 seconds apart in an opening period the Maple Leafs led 4-0 on goals scored in a span of 8:18.