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Tavares nets 499th goal in overtime to lift Maple Leafs over Sabres
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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.
Frölunda defeats HV71 2-1 amid injury concerns
Frölunda secured a 2-1 victory over HV71 in a Swedish Hockey League match at home, extending HV71's winless streak on the road this season. The game featured a strong start by HV71, but Frölunda pulled ahead with late first-period and early second-period goals. Tensions escalated when Frölunda defenseman Dominik Egli left the ice bloody after a scuffle.