Good News: Leafs About to Clinch Division Title in High-Stakes Buffalo Battle — Though Mitch Marner has ….read further
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the verge of clinching the Atlantic Division title as they head into a high-stakes matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Sitting atop the division with 102 points and a 49-26-4 record, Toronto holds a four-point cushion over the second-place Tampa Bay Lightning.
Mitch Marner has been a driving force in the Leafs’ late-season push. In their most recent game — a tense 1-0 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens — Marner delivered the decisive goal just 36 seconds into OT, assisted by William Nylander. It was Marner’s 100th career goal and a statement performance as the Leafs extended their division lead.
Buffalo, by contrast, has hit rock bottom, mired in a 12-game losing streak. Despite the Sabres’ struggles, Toronto can’t afford to ease off the gas. With the division title within reach, the Leafs must stay sharp in a pressure-filled night on the road — and avoid any last-minute drama.
**Prediction:**
“If the Leafs play the way they did in Montreal — composed, relentless, and with Marner leading the charge — there’s no reason they don’t walk out of Buffalo with the division title in hand,” said one analyst. “But with the playoffs looming, it’s not just about clinching. It’s about making a statement.”
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