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SABRES (38-28-9) at MAPLE LEAFS (34-32-10)
TV: MSG-B (HD), SNET-O (HD)
Last 10: Buffalo 6-3-1; Toronto 5-4-1
Season series: Sixth and final meeting of the season between these Northeast Division rivals. The Sabres won the first three but the Maple Leafs have taken the last two, including a 4-3 victory at the Air Canada Centre on March 12, with Phil Kessel netting the decisive goal. Kessel leads all scorers with 3 goals.
Big story: Tuesday's game represents a last-gasp effort for Toronto in its bid to make the playoffs. If the Sabres win in regulation they would take a nine-point lead over the Maple Leafs, who will have just five games remaining. However, if the Leafs win in regulation they would close the deficit to five points and still have a fighting chance, though the Sabres will still hold a game in hand.
SABRES (38-28-9) at MAPLE LEAFS (34-32-10)
TV: MSG-B (HD), SNET-O (HD)
Last 10: Buffalo 6-3-1; Toronto 5-4-1
Season series: Sixth and final meeting of the season between these Northeast Division rivals. The Sabres won the first three but the Maple Leafs have taken the last two, including a 4-3 victory at the Air Canada Centre on March 12, with Phil Kessel netting the decisive goal. Kessel leads all scorers with 3 goals.
Big story: Tuesday's game represents a last-gasp effort for Toronto in its bid to make the playoffs. If the Sabres win in regulation they would take a nine-point lead over the Maple Leafs, who will have just five games remaining. However, if the Leafs win in regulation they would close the deficit to five points and still have a fighting chance, though the Sabres will still hold a game in hand.