Sabres vs. Maple Leafs: Projected Lineups for October 25, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres (4-4-0) are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (3-4-1) tonight at 5:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Both teams are looking to gain momentum after inconsistent starts to the 2025-26 NHL season.

Buffalo Sabres Projected Lineup

Here's a look at the Sabres' projected lineup:

• Forwards:
  • Zach Benson - Jiri Kulich - Tage Thompson
  • Josh Doan - Ryan McLeod - Alex Tuch
  • Jason Zucker - Noah Ostlund - Jack Quinn
  • Mason Geertsen - Peyton Krebs - Beck Malenstyn
• Defense:
  • Bowen Byram - Rasmus Dahlin
  • Mattias Samuelsson - Owen Power
  • Zach Metsa - Conor Timmins
• Goalies:
  • Colten Ellis
  • Alex Lyon (Scratched)

Several players are currently sidelined with injuries for the Sabres: Jacob Bryson (concussion protocol), Justin Danforth (lower body), Josh Norris (upper body), Michael Kesselring (undisclosed), Jordan Greenway (middle body), and Tyson Kozak (lower body). Kozak's injury occurred in the previous game against the Maple Leafs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen may make his season debut after recovering from a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lineup

Here's the projected lineup for the Maple Leafs:

• Forwards:
  • Bobby McMann - Auston Matthews - William Nylander
  • Matthew Knies - John Tavares - Matias Maccelli
  • Dakota Joshua - Nicolas Roy - Easton Cowan
  • Steven Lorentz - Max Domi - Calle Jarnkrok
• Defense:
  • Oliver Ekman-Larsson - Brandon Carlo
  • Simon Benoit - Jake McCabe
  • Dakota Mermis - Philippe Myers
• Goalies:
  • Cayden Primeau
  • Anthony Stolarz

The Maple Leafs also have their share of injuries: Scott Laughton (lower body), Morgan Rielly (undisclosed), and Chris Tanev (upper body) are all out. Nicholas Robertson, Sammy Blais and Joseph Woll are expected to be scratched.

Game Overview

The Sabres are coming off a 5-3 victory against the Maple Leafs. Mattias Samuelsson scored twice in that game, with Tage Thompson, Jiri Kulich, and Alex Tuch also contributing goals. For the Leafs, William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and Dakota Joshua found the back of the net.

Buffalo has won 4 of their last 5 games. Toronto has lost three straight games.

Betting Odds

The Maple Leafs are favored to win tonight's game. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Maple Leafs have a -164 moneyline, while the Sabres are underdogs at +136. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals, with +112 odds on the over and -138 odds on the under.