The Buffalo Sabres will host the Toronto Maple Leafs to start the pivotal NHL game on October 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to recover from a 5-2 setback to the New Jersey Devils, while the Buffalo Sabres enter this game on a high note after defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-2.
Buffalo ranks ninth in the league with a 25% power play, while Toronto is in 28th place with a 12.5% power play. Buffalo is outstanding on the penalty kill, ranking second in the league with 96.2%, while Toronto is rated 17th with 78.9%.
Toronto, however, has a significant edge in face-offs, winning 54.3% (4th) compared to Buffalo's 42.9% (30th). Buffalo has 2.71 goals per game (21st), while Toronto leads with 3.43 (5th).
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Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Date and puck-drop time
The Buffalo Sabres will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in an exciting NHL game on October 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
| Date | October 24, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs on TV & stream live online
TV channel: Fubo
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs team news
Buffalo Sabres team news
Zach Benson adds six points and six assists.
Alex Lyon has a 2-4-0 record, 2.55 GAA, .924 save percentage, and one shutout.
Colten Ellis has a 2.00 GAA, a .931 save percentage, and a perfect 1-0-0 record.
Buffalo Sabres injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Jacob Bryson | Concussion | Day-to-Day |
Toronto Maple Leafs team news
William Nylander adds two goals and eleven assists for a total of 13 points.
Anthony Stolarz is 2-3-1 with a .894 save percentage and a 3.01 GAA.
Cayden Primeau has a .867 save percentage, a 4.00 GAA, and a 1-0-0 record.
Toronto Maple Leafs injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Tanev | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Marshall Rifai | Wrist injury | Out |
Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs head-to-head record
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dominated the series, winning all five games and frequently by sizable margins in their last five head-to-head meetings with the Buffalo Sabres. Toronto's offense has been unrelenting, scoring several goals in each game, including loping victories like 6-3 and 5-3. In two games, they have kept the Sabres off the scoreboard completely, winning 4-0 and 3-0.
Buffalo has had trouble producing a steady attack; in the closest game, they managed just one goal, underscoring their inability to compete with the Leafs' potent defensive schemes and goaltending.
Given this pattern, Toronto is likely to win the next game again because of their offensive depth, defensive discipline, and superior goaltending, which make them a difficult opponent for Buffalo to defeat. The Sabres will need to drastically improve both their defensive and scoring performance in order to have a chance of ending the Leafs' dominance.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | Maple Leafs 4-0 Sabres |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Maple Leafs 6-3 Sabres |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Maple Leafs 5-3 Sabres |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Maple Leafs 3-0 Sabres |
| Mar 07, 2024 | Maple Leafs 2-1 Sabres |