Three lessons from the Maple Leafs’ 6-4 defeat to the Sabres

With this game, the Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping to start a winning streak in November. It was the second night of back-to-back games, and they were up against the Buffalo Sabres. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, were well rested despite only playing three games in seven days.

But things didn’t go according to plan. The Maple Leafs fell into a pattern where they would score and then give up a goal. They were unable to sustain momentum, even after coming back from a 2-1 deficit early in the second period to tie the game. They appeared to give up a goal soon after every goal they scored.

Ultimately, letting the Maple Leafs handle the game