The Toronto Maple Leafs were penalized twice in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres. Thompson received a hooking penalty at 19:25, sending the Leafs to the power play. Levi made some big saves during the power play, and the penalty killers in front of him also put in a strong effort. Thompson was later called for tripping at 5:14, giving the Leafs their first power play. The Leafs had seven shots during the power play, with five of them coming from that sequence. Levi made key saves on Nylander and Jarnkrok, while Tavares hit a post. In the first three minutes, the Sabres outshot the Leafs 4-0, but the Leafs then took a 6-4 edge in shots.
Thompson upends Marner and takes his second minor of the period. Hooking at 19:25 sends #Leafs to the PP.
Leafs with five shots on the power play but Levi with some big stops with traffic in front. Strong effort from the penalty killers in front of him, too.
Five of the Leafs seven shots came on that power play.
Levi with a big stop on Nylander, Tavares hits a post and Levi stops Jarnkrok in tight. Last six shots to Toronto to take a 6-4 edge. #Sabres #Leafs
#Leafs to their first PP at 5:14 as Thompson called for tripping (unlike Marchand). Shots on goal 4-2 Buffalo.
Tuch sent in by Power. Woll save. #Sabres have outshot #Leafs 4-0 in first three minutes.