Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal of the season, Leafs down Sabres 2-1 in OT
TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 54th goal of the season at 4:20 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Wednesday night.
William Nylander had the goal in regulation for Toronto (36-18-8). Ilya Samsonov made 23 saves.
Victor Olofsson replied for Buffalo (29-29-5). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 stops.
Matthews, who had one goal in his last five games, took a pass from Mitch Marner and roofed the winner in the extra period with Samsonov making a huge glove save on Tage Thompson.