The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres are set to face off on October 24, 2025, at the KeyBank Center, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET and available for viewing on ESPN+. Both teams are currently positioned in the Eastern Conference standings, with the Maple Leafs at 11th place and the Sabres in 14th.
As the teams prepare for this exciting matchup, injury reports have revealed some challenges. For the Maple Leafs, players Marshall Rifai and Scott Laughton will be sidelined due to injuries, while Morgan Rielly is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue. The Sabres are also facing significant personnel setbacks, with Michael Kesselring, Joshua Norris, Jordan Greenway, Carson Meyer, and Justin Danforth all out of action, and Jacob Bryson and Jason Zucker listed as day-to-day.
Key players to watch include Toronto’s William Nylander, who has made a strong impression this season with 13 points, comprising two goals and 11 assists over seven games. Goalie Anthony Stolarz has a goals-against average of 3.01 but has recorded 152 saves so far. On the Sabres’ side, Josh Doan has also shown promise, accumulating six points, including three goals and three assists in his first seven games. Goalie Alex Lyon ranks 18th in the league with a .924 save percentage, demonstrating his capability in the net.
Fans are eager for this matchup, and as both teams look to improve their standings, the game promises to be an exciting encounter. The atmosphere at the KeyBank Center is expected to be electric as both sides battle for crucial points in the early part of the season.