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Sabres top Maple Leafs in overtime amid Tavares injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:58 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Sabres top Maple Leafs in overtime amid Tavares injury concerns

Summary

The Buffalo Sabres secured a 5-4 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 15, 2026. The game featured drama as John Tavares sustained a potential knee injury after colliding with Josh Norris. Tavares received medical attention and was assisted off the ice, raising questions about his future contributions. Additionally, Gavin McKenna, the top overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, was benched for most of the contest, a decision that Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller explained but left some details unclear.

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Status Watch

•Sabres win 5-4 in overtime against Maple Leafs.
•John Tavares potentially injures his knee during the game.
•Gavin McKenna benched for most of the third period and overtime.
•Jack Quinn scores two goals for the Sabres.
•Owen Power nets the game-winner in overtime.

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5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Sabres Play Odd Role in Maple Leafs’ Tavares Injury, McKenna Benching

What they're saying

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The Buffalo Sabres will sleep on Thursday night into Friday morning as winners. They pulled out a thrilling 5-4 victory in overtime over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The headlines on Friday morning won’t have anything to do with Buffalo’s victory, though. Instead, they’ll focus on a dramatic night for the Maple Leafs. John Tavares got […] The post Sabres Play Odd Role in Maple Leafs’ Tavares Injury, McKenna Benching appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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