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NHL play on Saturday features the Toronto Maple Leafs (3-4-1) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (4-4) at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are 12th in the Eastern Conference (7 points), and the Sabres are eighth in the Eastern Conference (8 points).
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Maple Leafs vs. Sabres: Oct. 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.75 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.95% | 13th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.9 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 93.33% | 2nd |
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Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Top Players
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander is one of Toronto's leading contributors this season with 14 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.4%.
- John Tavares has four goals and six assists for Toronto to compile 10 total points (1.3 per game).
- With eight points through eight games (two goals and six assists), Matthew Knies has been an important part of Toronto's offensive attack this season.
- As Toronto's top goalie, Anthony Stolarz has recorded 2 wins and 4 losses this season while giving up 23 goals with 177 saves.
Sabres
- Zachary Benson has collected zero goals and seven assists in five games for Buffalo, good for seven points.
- Josh Doan is a key piece of the offense for Buffalo with six total points this season. He has scored three goals and added three assists in eight games.
- Buffalo's Jack Quinn is among the leading scorers on the team with six total points (three goals and three assists).
- Alex Lyon has a 3-4-0 record this season, with a .922 save percentage (17th in the league). He has 213 saves, and has allowed 18 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body),
Scott Laughton: Out (Lower Body),
Morgan Rielly: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Joseph Woll: Out (Personal)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jacob Bryson: Day-To-Day (Concussion)
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Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Kraken | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Devils | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 10/29/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Red Wings | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |