“I thought the team competed hard. Buffalo is playing extremely well. They’re good at home. But I thought we hung in there and got a point,” said Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube after the game on March 14, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y.

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a shootout, marking a significant victory that extended their lead in the Atlantic Division to four points ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jack Quinn was instrumental in the win, scoring the tying goal and also netting a goal in the shootout.

Owen Power opened the scoring for the Sabres, setting the tone early in the match. The Maple Leafs, playing their first game since star forward Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending knee injury, managed to keep pace with the Sabres throughout the game.

Max Domi, celebrating his 800th NHL game, scored for the Maple Leafs, contributing to a hard-fought contest. Despite their efforts, the Maple Leafs’ record fell to 28-27-12 following the loss.

Goaltender Alex Lyon made 16 saves for the Sabres, while Joseph Woll stood tall for the Maple Leafs with 30 saves. Berube praised Lyon’s performance, stating, “He was very good tonight. He made a lot of saves and gave us a chance out there. He was really good.”

The Sabres had previously experienced an eight-game winning streak before a recent loss to Washington, showcasing their resilience in bouncing back against the Maple Leafs.

As the game progressed, the intensity heightened, with both teams vying for crucial points in the standings. The Sabres’ ability to secure the win in the shootout highlighted their strong home performance.

Looking ahead, the Maple Leafs will face the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, aiming to regroup after this challenging matchup.

Details remain unconfirmed.

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The Buffalo Sabres faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 5, 2026, securing a decisive 5-1 victory at home. The win marked a significant achievement for the Sabres, who extended their road point streak to 10 games, boasting a record of 9-0-1 during this stretch.

Josh Norris opened the scoring for the Sabres with a power play goal, giving them a 2-1 lead. Following Norris, Alex Tuch added to the Sabres’ tally with a short-handed goal, extending the lead to 3-1. Owen Power then scored to make it 4-1, and Mattias Samuelsson sealed the game with an empty-net goal, bringing the final score to 5-1.

Evgeni Malkin of the Penguins was ejected during the game for slashing Rasmus Dahlin, receiving a two-minute minor penalty, a five-minute major penalty, and a 10-minute game misconduct penalty. His absence was felt as the Penguins struggled to maintain their momentum.

The Sabres’ performance was particularly noteworthy as they reached 80 points in just 62 games, the fastest they have achieved this milestone since the 2006-07 season. Additionally, multiple players scored a short-handed goal for the first time since April 21, 2022.

Thompson continued his impressive run, becoming the third Sabres player in the past 15 years to have a point streak of at least nine games. His contributions have been vital in the Sabres’ strong season, where they are currently tied for first place in the Atlantic Division.

After the game, Penguins’ player Rust commented, “Probably need to do a little bit better of a job kind of managing our emotions in that situation.” Meanwhile, Norris stated, “We got up there 4-1 and just didn’t want to let our foot off that gas.”

On the other hand, Karlsson expressed frustration, saying, “We just couldn’t hang in there after that and dug ourselves a little bit too deep of a hole to get back in the game.”

As for Malkin, there is currently no word on whether he will receive supplemental discipline for the infraction. Details remain unconfirmed.

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On March 5, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a highly anticipated matchup. The Sabres, having a strong season, were looking to solidify their position in the Atlantic Division.

Key Events

The game started with both teams exchanging chances, but it was the Sabres who struck first. Josh Norris scored a power play goal, giving Buffalo a 2-1 lead. This was followed by a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch, extending the lead to 3-1.

As the game progressed, Owen Power added to the Sabres’ advantage, making it 4-1. Mattias Samuelsson sealed the victory with an empty-net goal, bringing the final score to 5-1.

Player Highlights

Evgeni Malkin of the Penguins was ejected for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during the game, which significantly impacted Pittsburgh’s performance. Malkin had recorded 1 shot and 1 giveaway in just under six minutes of ice time before his exit.

This game marked a notable achievement for the Sabres, as they extended their road point streak to 10 games, with a record of 9-0-1. Additionally, they reached 80 points in the fewest games (62) since the 2006-07 season.

Following the game, Norris expressed the team’s determination, stating, “We got up there 4-1 and just didn’t want to let our foot off that gas.” Meanwhile, Erik Karlsson of the Penguins remarked on the team’s struggle, saying, “We just couldn’t hang in there after that and dug ourselves a little bit too deep of a hole to get back in the game.”

Looking Ahead

As the Sabres continue their impressive run, they remain tied for first place in the Atlantic Division. The implications of this victory are significant for both teams as they approach the final stretch of the season.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding whether Malkin will face any supplemental discipline for his actions during the game.

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