Maple Leafs vs Sabres Picks and Prediction – 4/15/2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs (50–26–4) visit the Buffalo Sabres (35–38–7) at KeyBank Center on Tuesday evening. Toronto aims to extend their three-game winning streak and clinch the Atlantic Division title, while Buffalo looks to play spoiler in their final home game of the season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, with coverage on ESPN+. ​Get in on all the action with our free NHL picks.

Toronto has been on a roll, winning 11 of their last 14 games. They average 3.24 goals per game and allow 2.83, with a power play success rate of 25.2% and a penalty kill at 77.9%. Mitch Marner leads the team with 99 points (26 goals, 73 assists), while William Nylander has contributed 84 points (45 goals, 39 assists). Goaltender Joseph Woll has a 26–12–3 record, a 2.72 GAA, and a .909 save percentage. ​

Buffalo has struggled defensively, allowing 3.49 goals per game, ranking 29th in the league. They average 3.25 goals per game, with a power play efficiency of 19.0% and a penalty kill at 76.4%. Tage Thompson leads the team with 72 points (44 goals, 28 assists), and Rasmus Dahlin has 68 points (17 goals, 51 assists). Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen holds a 24–20–5 record, a 3.20 GAA, and a .886 save percentage. 

Toronto's recent form and offensive depth give them the edge in this matchup. Buffalo's defensive struggles may hinder their ability to contain the Maple Leafs' attack. We will take the Toronto Maple Leafs to continue their outstanding run of form right into the playoffs. Toronto wins this one by a score of 5-3.