Published Oct 23, 3:16am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 23, 3:16am ET
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Updated Oct 23, 3:16am ET
An interesting clash in the Atlantic Division in the NHL is set for Oct 24, as the Buffalo Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs will be aiming for a return to form after suffering defeats in their last two games. They have gone 3-3-1 across their opening seven outings in 2025-26.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres will be hoping to continue their upward trajectory following a solid win in their previous outing. Find our Maple Leafs vs. Sabres picks here.
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The Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed a reliable enough start to the season after winning three of their opening seven games.
They already have one of the better defensive records in the Atlantic Division after conceding just 20 goals.
The Sabres bounced back to winning ways in the NHL in their latest outing after claiming a 4-2 home success against the Detroit Red Wings. Jason Zucker and Josh Doan both ended the night with goals.
There will be increased pressure on the visitors this weekend, as the Toronto Maple Leafs aim to end a two-game losing streak on Friday.
Toronto have suffered defeats in three of their opening seven games in 2025-26, and they come into this road clash after losing their previous two games.
Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs were well beaten in their latest outing after shipping four goals in the 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils in the second period. John Tavares and Matias Maccelli netted goals in response.
| TOTAL | Maple Leafs | Sabres | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 242 | 96 | 128 | - |
| GOALS | 1560 | 704 | 856 |
The Sabres historically have a strong home record against the Maple Leafs, winning 63% of their previous encounters with their opponents.
Toronto's recent defensive woes are challenging to overlook. Therefore, we could see their losing streak stretched to three on Friday.
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