John Tavares' Hat Trick Powers Maple Leafs Over Sabres in Comeback Win

Toronto overcomes a 3-1 deficit with a dominant second period, extending Buffalo's winless streak to 10 games.

John Tavares scored a natural hat trick, including two goals in 70 seconds, to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
The Maple Leafs scored three goals in just 2 minutes and 31 seconds during the second period to erase a 3-1 deficit and secure the win.
Buffalo's Jack Quinn scored twice, snapping a 16-game goal drought, but the Sabres' winless streak extended to 10 games (0-7-3).
Toronto goaltender Dennis Hildeby, making his third NHL start, recorded 24 saves after being called up due to an injury to Anthony Stolarz.
The Sabres, struggling offensively and defensively, have now blown multiple-goal leads in three of their last 10 losses.