Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct 15, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
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 | Jack Quinn | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:04 | 0.66 | 3.53 |
| 2nd | Kirill Marchenko | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.48 | 2.42 |
| 3rd | Zach Benson | L | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21:18 | 0.42 | 1.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:24 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:35 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Zach Benson, Zach Metsa | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:10 | TOR | Kirill Marchenko | John Tavares, Darren Raddysh | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 02:41 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Noah Ostlund, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:13 | TOR | Kirill Marchenko | John Tavares | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 16:51 | TOR | Kirill Marchenko | Colton Sissons, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:05 | BUF | Dennis Gilbert | Jack Quinn, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 12:16 | BUF | Mattias Samuelsson | Tage Thompson | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 03:14 | BUF | Owen Power | Jack Quinn, Noah Ostlund | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.40 | 2.86 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 25 |
| Blocks | 4 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18:04 | 0.66 | 3.53 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21:18 | 0.42 | 1.87 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.06 | 1.81 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.04 | 1.59 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 28:24 | 0.17 | 1.32 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:11 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28:01 | 0.43 | 0.55 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:11 | 0.26 | 0.06 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:46 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24:28 | 0.35 | -0.19 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:03 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:08 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.01 | -0.59 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.48 | 2.42 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | 1.46 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:09 | 0.07 | 1.29 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.18 | 0.94 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.21 | 0.83 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:04 | 0.40 | 0.81 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:43 | 0.33 | 0.56 |
| Zack MacEwen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:27 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:18 | 0.53 | 0.03 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:36 | 0.26 | -0.11 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.09 | -0.20 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:30 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.04 | -0.53 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.03 | -0.79 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.99 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 35 | 85.7% | -1.45 | O |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–4 on Oct 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.86 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.4 — Buffalo Sabres edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jack Quinn led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.53 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 of 30, worth -0.99 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–4 on Oct 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Quinn led all skaters at 3.53, on 2G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.86 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.4, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 35 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 30. High-danger chances went 17 to 17.