Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres NHL game preview October 24, 2025
Watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres on ESPN+ and Sportsnet. Game time, scorers, odds, and predictions for October 24, 2025.

Hockey fans are in for a treat this Friday as the Toronto Maple Leafs head south to face the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET, and whether you’re watching from Canada or the U.S., here’s how to catch all the action.

TV & Streaming Info

  • Canada: Watch live on Sportsnet One
  • USA: Stream exclusively on ESPN+
  • Streaming: ESPN+ (U.S.), Sportsnet NOW (Canada)
  • IPTV: NHLPPV

This Atlantic Division clash is part of a back-to-back series, with the teams meeting again Saturday in Toronto. Friday’s game time was adjusted to accommodate the World Series broadcast, now starting at 7:00 PM ET.

Team Records & Last Game Results

Toronto Maple Leafs (3-3-1)

  • Last game: Lost 5–2 vs New Jersey Devils (Oct 21)
  • Goals For: 24 | Goals Against: 25
  • Points: 7 | 4th in Atlantic Division

Buffalo Sabres (3-4-0)

  • Last game: Won 4–2 vs Detroit Red Wings (Oct 22)
  • Goals For: 19 | Goals Against: 20
  • Points: 6 | 5th in Atlantic Division

Leading Scorers This Season

Toronto Maple Leafs

  • William Nylander: 13 points (2G, 11A)
  • John Tavares: 9 points (4G, 5A)
  • Auston Matthews: 6 points (4G, 2A)

Buffalo Sabres

  • Jason Zucker: 5 points (4G, 1A)
  • Zach Benson: 6 assists
  • Jack Quinn & Josh Doan: 6 points each

Game Prediction & Betting Odds

Betting Line: Toronto -125 | Over/Under: 6.5

Toronto enters as the slight favorite, but Buffalo has momentum after snapping Detroit’s win streak. With both teams averaging over 2.7 goals per game and Toronto’s tendency to hit the over (5 of 7 games), expect a high-scoring affair.

Prediction:
Toronto Maple Leafs 4 – Buffalo Sabres 3 (OT)
Expect a tight game with offensive bursts from Matthews and Quinn.

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