Kirill Marchenko hat trick not enough as Maple Leafs lose to Sabres in OT
That’s the Kirill Marchenko that the Maple Leafs figured they were getting in a trade with Columbus at the end of September. The talented winger put all of his offensive gifts on display on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena, recording a hat trick against the Buffalo Sabres. Despite Marchenko’s breakout performance, however, the Leafs could […]
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. After taking a 4-2 lead, the Maple Leafs saw the Sabres score three unanswered goals in the third period to tie the game. Owen Power eventually scored the overtime winner for Buffalo.
Kirill Marchenko recorded a hat trick for Toronto, marking the fifth of his career and his first multi-goal game since being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 28. Marchenko's performance came in his 300th NHL game. Auston Matthews opened the scoring for Toronto, while John Tavares recorded two assists before leaving the game early in the third period following a collision with Buffalo's Josh Norris. Global News reported that Tavares appeared to favor his left leg as he skated off the ice.
Jack Quinn scored twice for Buffalo, while Dennis Gilbert and Mattias Samuelsson each scored in the third period to force overtime. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 26 saves for the win, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 29 saves for the Maple Leafs. Global News noted that Jack Quinn's first goal followed a giveaway by Toronto defenseman Nick Blankenburg during a first period where Toronto outshot Buffalo 15-8.
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