Ilya Samsonov delivered an outstanding performance with 34 saves, securing a 3-0 victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Buffalo Sabres. This victory marked the team's first shutout in Buffalo since November 9, 2007. Auston Matthews also played a significant role in the win, scoring his 60th goal of the season, making him the only active player to achieve this milestone twice. This victory not only highlighted Samsonov's redemption after a previous poor performance in Buffalo but also marked a historic moment for Matthews, further establishing his position within the NHL's offensive elite.
A new career high and a new @MapleLeafs record! 🙌 Congrats on goal No. 61, Auston Matthews (@AM34)! 📺: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/ImJVRqn78p
A new career high and a new @MapleLeafs record! 🙌 Congrats on goal No. 61, Auston Matthews (@AM34!) 📺: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/JbkRx0fho4
#LeafsForever making it clear tonight they are not about to be pushed around by #TimeToHunt Ryan Reaves set tone early with a big hit. Matthew Knies jumping in after a greasy hit on Pontus Holmberg.
Make it 61 goals and another @MapleLeafs franchise record for Auston Matthews. #NHLStats: https://t.co/YgtJKRLLW6 https://t.co/a5zGSpow0F
End of 2 in Toronto: Leafs 2, Panthers 0
Panthers trail the Leafs 2-0 after a less than ideal first period. They will have 38 seconds of power play time to start the second period.
END OF 1: Leafs 2, Panthers 0 39 seconds left on the PP for FLA
Knies for roughing at 18:39. That penalty will go a long way with his teammates. #Leafs
Auston Matthews stays on pace for 68. Will need seven more over final 8 games and two periods to get there. Only Mario Lemieux has had more than 65 in the last 31 years.
Ilya Samsonov on that save 🤯 https://t.co/x03V6iTtTs
Auston Matthews taps in unreal cross crease pass by TJ Brodie for Goal 61. Good player. #LeafsForever
Maple Leafs 'soaking it in' as Matthews' historic goal pace continues https://t.co/RBiKlPLHj0 https://t.co/k7vltcpK6C
Maple Leafs 'soaking it in' as Matthews' historic goal pace continues https://t.co/65zJKn4FPA Via @koshtorontosun
Game lineups for the #FlaPanthers and the #Leafs — first of at least two in the next couple of weeks. https://t.co/9HUnsfZ6sQ
A potential playoff preview 🍿 Watch Maple Leafs 🆚 Panthers at 7pm ET on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+. 📺 https://t.co/baSJXlZhZe
SIMMONS: Like many scoring legends before him, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is an original https://t.co/9Rp8Gc7uKX https://t.co/TVX6yeZEg8
A 61st Auston Matthews goal while clinching a playoff spot would suit Maple Leafs fine. https://t.co/UVxpZIQQuv https://t.co/yxo4Qr3efi
Sixty-goal scorer Auston Matthews is part of the NHL's offensive renaissance. An awfully big part, though. NHL stars are delivering statistics not seen since the latter part of the 20th century. #Opinion by @DamoSpin https://t.co/OQnd9v5034
The @MapleLeafs and @FlaPanthers will face off at 7 p.m. ET on @Sportsnet and @TVASports in what could be a First Round preview. #NHLStats: https://t.co/YgtJKRLLW6 https://t.co/xDBp3mtC02
The homecoming for Auston Matthews in celebration of his 60th goal on Saturday. The #Leafs star is the subject of tonight’s #IceTimeChallenge against the Panthers. You must follow @TheRoadBiz to win the coffee prize. LET’S GO!⏱️ https://t.co/mWrUgs0Nu2
A 61st Auston Matthews goal while clinching a playoff spot would suit Maple Leafs fine, says @koshtorontosun https://t.co/UVxpZIQQuv https://t.co/3Z3xuZXAQq
Auston Matthews’ scoring feats have come to feel commonplace even if they are the furthest thing from it. And there’s a case to be made that this season in particular will, or should, go down as the greatest by a Leaf — 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, writes @jonassiegel. https://t.co/ZutDQZqmbE https://t.co/laIlWhQ6yc
If the 2024 #StanleyCup Playoffs started today: The @FlaPanthers and @MapleLeafs would meet in the postseason for the second consecutive year. Catch the potential playoff preview tonight on @Sportsnet and @TVASports. #NHLStats: https://t.co/YgtJKRLLW6 https://t.co/i1ck1jptT4
"It's gonna be physical. It's gonna be direct. It's gonna be high intensity. It's gonna feel like a playoff game... You want to send a message." Toronto Maple Leafs welcome the Florida Panthers in a battle of styles and a potential playoff preview: https://t.co/DCHTjZ9Kcc https://t.co/CDNsko2YCS
If the season ended today, the Leafs and Panthers would clash in the first round of the playoffs. One year after Florida eliminated Toronto, are the Leafs better positioned to beat Panthers this time around? More from @markhmasters & @reporterchris: https://t.co/SoCVw7vmbz https://t.co/j4eZGI61F2
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Florida Panthers in a heightened head-to-head matchup Monday night that could very well be a first-round preview when the postseason kicks off less than three weeks from now. (@lukefoxjukebox) https://t.co/xwRsrF4OFo
Auston Matthews is only six even-strength goals away from becoming the Maple Leafs all-time leader in the category.
Saturday: Auston Matthews hit 60 goals Tonight: @MapleLeafs can clinch a playoff spot 📺 vs. @FlaPanthers (7 ET on @Sportsnet, @TVASports) #NHLStats: https://t.co/YgtJKRLLW6 https://t.co/C54oczZahe
An eight-game Monday will include multiple national broadcasts, including the @FlaPanthers visiting the @MapleLeafs on @Sportsnet and @TVASports, as well as the @StLouisBlues welcoming the @EdmontonOilers on @hulu and @ESPNPlus. #NHLStats: https://t.co/4sahJNIcau https://t.co/W4hqp0vu0x
Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 1 ⤵️ https://t.co/o0eBiRSPSW
The Stanley Cup Playoffs start April 20. With about two weeks left of regular-season action, it's looking the #FlaPanthers' first-round opponent is essentially narrowed down to two options... A breakdown of the standings and scenarios: https://t.co/Ct2bL53sUu
NHL Morning Skate – April 1, 2024 ▪ McDavid continues push for 6th Art Ross Trophy on @ESPNPlus & @hulu ▪ @MapleLeafs can clinch, @FlaPanthers can reclaim 1st place on @Sportsnet ▪ @Canucks post first 100-point season in nearly a decade #NHLStats: https://t.co/4sahJNIcau https://t.co/yq0RgxQEzN
Sixty-goal scorer Auston Matthews in only part of the NHL's offensive renaissance. An awfully big part, though https://t.co/WubmBDygSI
Auston Matthews has joined some elite company. 🔥 https://t.co/wQlnjmvKD4 https://t.co/A7F2kage0u
Ilya Samsonov on his 34 save shutout in Buffalo after allowing 5G on 19 shots in 9-3 loss on Dec 21 in last visit: “I don’t remember what I do here last time? Nine goals? Fuck this shit. I feel good right now. That’s a long time ago. I don’t remember.” #LeafsForever
NHL life came full circle for Auston Matthews in Buffalo, becoming the only active player to score 60 goals for a second time in the same building the Maple Leafs selected him first-overall. (@lukefoxjukebox) https://t.co/UR2vpdXTM1
Samsonov shines in Leafs' shutout win vs. Sabres. ⭐️ https://t.co/IWVVNbNpyE https://t.co/V8XHkT9NSr
Auston Matthews speaks to the media after scoring his league-leading 60th of the season in a 3-0 Leafs win over Buffalo. 🍁 https://t.co/VyXlQrpetN
Auston Matthews scores 60th goal of season for 2nd time as Leafs blank Sabres 3-0 https://t.co/DpH8J4n9FA
Ilya Samsonov speaks with @sportsnetkyle after a 34-save shutout win. Sammy is the first Leafs goalie with a shutout in Buffalo since Andrew Raycroft on November 9, 2007 (via @SNstats). https://t.co/13VSDMppFx
A spectacular performance from Ilya Samsonov earns him his 13th career @pepsi shutout! 🚫 https://t.co/F74wUumPBg
Matthews scores 60th, Samsonov stops 34 shots in Maple Leafs' 3-0 victory over Sabres (from @AP) https://t.co/2Js3NDViEX
Ilya Samsonov an incredible 15-3-1 and .916 save percentage in last 19 games. Turning into one of best stories in the league.
What a night for Ilya Samsonov. 👏 https://t.co/ogQt6XSa2B
#Leafs win 3-0, 34 saves by Samsonov. First Toronto shutout in Buffalo since Nov. 9, 2007, when Andrew Raycroft was in goal for a 3-0 victory. It ain't 9-3 anymore.
Sabres are getting goalie'd by Ilya Samsonov in the third period. He's stopped seven high-danger chances in all situations to help the Maple Leafs hang on to their 2-0 lead.
Leafs fans with "Sammy" chants for Ilya Samsonov, who's up to 30 saves now.
Samsonov with back-to-back stops on Skinner and Cozens in close. Also stopped Cozens moments earlier short-handed.
Samsonov stopped Cozens on a breakaway and then after Skinner was released from the box, stops him, sprawls to go for the puck and then makes an incredible stop on Cozens again on the follow.
In Toronto's last visit here, Ilya Samsonov put on one of the worst goaltending displays I've ever seen. Now, he's 13 minutes away from shutting out the Sabres.
Ilya Samsonov. The man is feeling it this evening. #LeafsForever https://t.co/GLP8ajGXyz
Samsonov with the great glove love on Peterka. #Sabres #Leafs