The Buffalo Sabres secured a 4-3 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at KeyBank Center. Tage Thompson scored the decisive goal in the shootout, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves through regulation and overtime, stopping all three Toronto attempts in the tiebreaker.
The Sabres built a 3-1 lead in the second period with goals from Dylan Cozens, Zach Benson, and Jordan Greenway. The Maple Leafs mounted a comeback in the third, tying the game with goals from Auston Matthews and William Nylander, who scored with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.
With the win, Buffalo improves its record and strengthens its position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The loss leaves Toronto seeking consistency as the regular season enters its final weeks.
