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Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Wrap - Toronto Wins 5-3

John Tavares sniped 3 goals in leading Toronto to a 5-3 win over Buffalo on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto won as a -177 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Toronto got goals from John Tavares(3), Max Domi, and Nicholas Robertson in the victory. Domi opened the scoring at 15:45 of the first period.

Dennis Hildeby turned in a 24-save effort for the Maple Leafs.

Buffalo got goals from Jack Quinn(2), and Alex Tuch in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Buffalo got a 36-stop effort from Devon Levi in the loss.

On the power play, Toronto went 1-for-4, while the Sabres were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.

Toronto outshot Buffalo 41-27 in the game.

Next game, Toronto takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Buffalo, they head on the road to face Montreal.