Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
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 | Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.62 | 1.27 |
| 2nd | Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.02 | 1.24 |
| 3rd | Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23:50 | 0.18 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:01 | BUF | Owen Power | Zach Benson, Sam Carrick | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:09 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Nicholas Robertson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:53 | TOR | Max Domi | William Nylander, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:21 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Noah Ostlund, Ryan McLeod | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Jack Quinn | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Alex Tuch | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.73 | 5.27 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 32.3% | 67.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 35 | 21 |
| Blocks | 22 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.14 | 0.94 |
| Max Domi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.07 | 0.93 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.54 | 0.42 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:10 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.10 | 0.16 |
| Michael Pezzetta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:29 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.29 | -0.01 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.52 | -0.17 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.08 | -0.19 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.40 | -0.48 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.23 | -0.55 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.06 | -0.59 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:19 | 0.06 | -0.91 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.62 | 1.27 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.02 | 1.24 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:50 | 0.18 | 1.23 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.06 | 1.22 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.40 | 1.04 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:12 | 0.21 | 0.88 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:02 | 0.32 | 0.67 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.52 | 0.50 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:13 | 0.22 | 0.46 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:19 | 0.76 | 0.38 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:52 | 0.96 | 0.36 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:35 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.39 | 0.23 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.04 | -0.04 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 2.23 | O |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.23 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 5.27 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.73 — Buffalo Sabres edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Zach Benson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.27 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 33, worth 2.23 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 3–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Benson led all skaters at 1.27, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 5.27 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.73, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 18 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 33. High-danger chances went 9 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 33 (2.23 goals saved above expected); Alex Lyon stopped 16 of 18 (0.23 goals saved above expected).