The Buffalo Sabres complete a third-period comeback with Owen Power scoring the overtime winner to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4. Buffalo rallies after falling behind and then takes the lead during the late stages of the game, finishing the turnaround in extra time.
Toronto’s Kirill Marchenko has a standout performance, recording a hat trick as the Maple Leafs build a two-goal advantage in the third period. The outlets note Marchenko’s hat trick is his fifth in the NHL and comes during his 300th NHL game. In addition, one report says Maple Leafs captain John Tavares leaves the game early, though details of any injury are not consistent across the provided excerpts. Overall, coverage aligns on the game’s key beats: the Sabres’ late rally, Marchenko’s hat trick for Toronto, and Power’s overtime goal securing the win.
