Despite the Sabres' hopes for improvement, they continue to struggle, while the Maple Leafs remain on track for the playoffs.
Initially expected to be uneventful, the game took a dramatic turn in the final minutes. A controversial hit by Rasmus Dahlin on TJ Brodie ignited tensions on the ice, leading to a full-blown altercation.
Amid the chaos, Dahlin was penalized for his role in the incident, adding another layer to the already heated rivalry.