Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates after his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with teammates Auston Matthews (34) and Morgan Rielly (44) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is stopped by Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)