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Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) tries to tip a shot in front of Buffalo goalie Devon Levi (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) tries to tip a shot in front of Buffalo goalie Devon Levi (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrates after his goal with right wing JJ Peterka (77) during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrates after his goal with right wing JJ Peterka (77) during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) reaches for the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi, right, as Sabres' Bowen Byram (4) defends during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) reaches for the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi, right, as Sabres' Bowen Byram (4) defends during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch (89) celebrates a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch (89) celebrates a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

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 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 John Tavares (91) celebrates after his third goal of an NHL hockey game with teammate Dennis Hildeby (35) during late third-period action against the Buffalo Sabres in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates after his third goal of an NHL hockey game with teammate Dennis Hildeby (35) during late third-period action against the Buffalo Sabres 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)

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)

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (not shown) scores against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (not shown) scores against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) drops to the ice after taking a puck to the face during first-period NHL hockey game action against the Buffalo Sabres in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) drops to the ice after taking a puck to the face during first-period NHL hockey game action against the Buffalo Sabres in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)