AIR CANADA CENTRE

FACEOFF: 7 p.m.

TV: CBC

RADIO: Sportsnet 590 The FAN

KEY MATCHUP

Kane/Rielly

Evander Kane of the Sabres scored twice, including the game winner, in a thrilling 5-4 victory over San Jose on Tuesday night, overcoming a three-goal deficit in the third period. Kane has 14 even-strength goals since Dec. 3, most in the NHL over that span. Kane and teammate Jack Eichel are among the fastest skaters in the Eastern Conference and will be a handful for Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly, still getting back up to speed after a long injury layoff.

NEED TO KNOW

The Sabres have made a habit of falling behind and have allowed 35 shots or more in 10 straight games. . . . On special teams, Buffalo has the second-ranked power play, but the league’s worst penalty killing. . . . Buffalo sits seven points behind the Leafs in the standings. … Former Leafs defenceman Cody Franson is on the shelf after blocking a shot Thursday against Anaheim. . . . Sabres No. 1 netminder Robin Lehner allowed a goal with 2.4 seconds left in the first period on Thursday, the first he’d given up five-on-five in a stretch of 218 minutes, 39 seconds — or 105 saves.

UP NEXT

Tuesday vs. New York Islanders

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