The Toronto Maple Leafs fell short in a hard-fought overtime defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, squandering a two-goal late lead in a game that saw them struggle to maintain momentum. A late collapse in regulation left them needing extra time, where the Sabres ultimately prevailed in a contest that exposed defensive vulnerabilities. The loss adds to recent frustrations as the team grapples with consistency, particularly in high-pressure moments. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the squad responds after another disappointing performance.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few questions to answer after Thursday’s frustrating 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They let a two-goal third-period lead slip away, rookie Gavin…