Overtime Winner
Tavares nets 499th goal in overtime to lift Maple Leafs over Sabres
John Tavares scored his 499th NHL goal 1:28 into overtime on a breakaway, securing a 4-3 victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena. The win ended a three-game skid for Toronto following a 5-3 loss to Buffalo the previous night. Tage Thompson scored twice for the Sabres in the tight contest.
Mahura's overtime goal gives Kraken 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
Josh Mahura scored at 3:06 of overtime to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 18, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena. The shorthanded Kraken held three leads but needed extra time to secure their third win in five games. John Tavares scored twice for Toronto, reaching 500 points with the franchise.