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Buffalo Sabres Defeat Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Scotiabank Arena

Buffalo Sabres 7, Toronto Maple Leafs 4, final. Our NHL picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4 at Scotiabank Arena on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

Toronto Maple Leafs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The underdog won.

In an exciting matchup at Scotiabank Arena, the Buffalo Sabres triumphed over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a final score of 7-4. This victory marked the Sabres' third consecutive win and improved their record against the Maple Leafs to 3-1 in the season series, further establishing their dominance over Toronto.

The Sabres entered the game with an impressive away record of 30-17-5 and were riding a wave of momentum, having won seven of their last ten games, averaging 4.2 goals scored per game while allowing just 2.6. In contrast, the Maple Leafs struggled recently, with a record of 24-20-9, having lost their last four games and averaging only 2.9 goals scored while allowing 3.7 during that stretch.

The game started with a fast pace, as both teams exchanged goals in the first period. Josh Doan opened the scoring for the Sabres, followed by a quick response from Tage Thompson, putting Buffalo ahead 3-2 after the first period. The second period saw Bobby McMann tie the game for Toronto, but Rasmus Dahlin quickly restored Buffalo's lead, making it 4-3 by the end of the second period.

The third period was dominated by the Sabres, who extended their lead with goals from Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn. The Maple Leafs managed to score again through Max Domi, but Dahlin sealed the game with his second goal of the night, bringing the final score to 7-4.

In terms of injuries, the Maple Leafs were significantly impacted, missing key players such as Auston Matthews, Max Domi, Dakota Joshua, and Chris Tanev, all of whom were sidelined for various reasons. The Sabres were also without Justin Danforth and Jiri Kulich, both on injured reserve, and Noah Ostlund, who was out with a lower body injury.

The betting odds from DraftKings favored the Maple Leafs slightly at -118, with a total set at 6.5. However, the Sabres' recent form and scoring prowess proved too much for the struggling Maple Leafs. The conditions at Scotiabank Arena were typical for a winter night in Toronto, providing a lively atmosphere for the fans.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive firepower from both teams, particularly from Buffalo, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities effectively. The performance of Rasmus Dahlin, who contributed significantly with two goals and multiple assists, was a key highlight of the match. The Sabres' ability to maintain pressure and exploit the Maple Leafs' defensive lapses ultimately led to their victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TOR -118	6.5 o -118 / u -102	Buffalo Sabres -102 · Toronto Maple Leafs -118

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Injury report

Zack MacEwenInjured ReserveKneeToronto Maple Leafs
Max DomiOutBackToronto Maple Leafs
Dakota JoshuaOutUpper BodyToronto Maple Leafs
Auston MatthewsOutKneeToronto Maple Leafs
Chris TanevInjured ReserveAbdomenToronto Maple Leafs
Justin DanforthInjured ReserveKneecapBuffalo Sabres
Jiri KulichInjured ReserveEarBuffalo Sabres
Noah OstlundOutLower BodyBuffalo Sabres

Leaders

GoalsMax Domi1Toronto Maple Leafs
AssistsMax Domi2Toronto Maple Leafs
PointsMax Domi3Toronto Maple Leafs
GoalsRasmus Dahlin3Buffalo Sabres
AssistsMattias Samuelsson3Buffalo Sabres
PointsRasmus Dahlin5Buffalo Sabres

Recent form

Toronto Maple Leafs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L42.9 scored · 3.7 allowed per game1-4 at home

L1-4vs Colorado AvalancheJan 25
L3-6vs Vegas Golden KnightsJan 24
L1-2vs Detroit Red WingsJan 22
L3-6vs Minnesota WildJan 20
W4-3at Winnipeg JetsJan 18
L5-6at Vegas Golden KnightsJan 16
L1-6at Utah MammothJan 14
W4-3at Colorado AvalancheJan 13
W5-0vs Vancouver CanucksJan 11
W2-1at Philadelphia FlyersJan 9

Buffalo Sabres

Last 10: 7-3Streak W34.2 scored · 2.6 allowed per game4-1 away

W5-0at New York IslandersJan 24
W4-2at Montreal CanadiensJan 23
W5-3at Nashville PredatorsJan 21
L1-2at Carolina HurricanesJan 19
L4-5vs Minnesota WildJan 17
W5-3vs Montreal CanadiensJan 16
W5-2vs Philadelphia FlyersJan 15
L3-4vs Florida PanthersJan 13
W5-3vs Anaheim DucksJan 11
W5-2at New York RangersJan 9

Standings

Team	Ot losses	Lost	Points	Won
Buffalo	9	23	109	50
Tampa Bay	6	26	106	50
Montreal	10	24	106	48
Boston	10	27	100	45
Ottawa	11	27	99	44
Detroit	10	31	92	41
Florida	4	38	84	40
Toronto	14	36	78	32

Box score

Stat	Buffalo Sabres	Toronto Maple Leafs
Blocked shots	19	13
Hits	16	32
Takeaways	5	8
Shots total	31	23
Power play goals	1	0
Power play opportunities	2	0
Power play pct	50.0	0.0
Short handed goals	0	0
Shootout goals	0	0
Faceoffs won	17	35
Faceoff percent	32.7	67.3
Giveaways	24	11
Penalties	0	2
Penalty minutes	0	4

How the scoring went

1st0-1Matthew Knies Goal (13) Wrist Shot, assists: John Tavares (26), Matias Maccelli (14)
1st1-1Rasmus Dahlin Goal (9) Wrist Shot, assists: Ryan McLeod (24), Mattias Samuelsson (21)
1st1-2Auston Matthews Goal (26) Backhand, assists: Max Domi (19), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (24)
1st2-2Josh Doan Goal (16) Wrist Shot, assists: Rasmus Dahlin (30)
1st3-2Tage Thompson Goal (28) Wrist Shot, assists: none
2nd3-3Bobby McMann Goal (17) Wrist Shot, assists: Auston Matthews (18), Max Domi (20)
2nd4-3Rasmus Dahlin Goal (10) Tip-In, assists: Mattias Samuelsson (22), Peyton Krebs (16)
3rd5-3Alex Tuch Goal (19) Wrist Shot, assists: Tage Thompson (27), Mattias Samuelsson (23)
3rd6-3Jack Quinn Goal (12) Wrist Shot, assists: Rasmus Dahlin (31)
3rd6-4Max Domi Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Auston Matthews (19), Bobby McMann (12)
3rd7-4Rasmus Dahlin Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: none