Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 24, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Buffalo Sabres 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mattias Samuelsson | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 23:38 | 0.19 | 1.70 |
| 2nd | Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.25 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:06 | 0.38 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:38 | BUF | Mattias Samuelsson | Ryan McLeod, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:01 | TOR | William Nylander | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Brandon Carlo | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 06:12 | BUF | Jiri Kulich | Zach Benson, Tage Thompson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 12:45 | TOR | Auston Matthews | John Tavares, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 07:20 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Bowen Byram, Jiri Kulich | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 13:10 | BUF | Mattias Samuelsson | Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 01:55 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Easton Cowan, Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 16:59 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Owen Power | 4v5 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.91 | 2.52 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Hits | 30 | 8 |
| Blocks | 13 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25:50 | 0.19 | 1.23 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.28 | 0.95 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:48 | 1.09 | 0.90 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.26 | 0.84 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:03 | 0.31 | 0.30 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:05 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:16 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 23:38 | 0.19 | 1.70 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.25 | 1.64 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:06 | 0.38 | 1.44 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.19 | 1.34 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:14 | 0.47 | 0.20 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:57 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -3.55 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.54 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Oct 24, 2025.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.52 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.91 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but Buffalo Sabres took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mattias Samuelsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.7 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon stopped 31 of 34, worth -0.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Oct 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mattias Samuelsson led all skaters at 1.7, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.52 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.91, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 34 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 30. High-danger chances went 22 to 10.