Tage Thompson, Sabres take aim at Maple Leafs

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After rallying from an early two-goal deficit to win their most recent game and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, the Buffalo Sabres will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night in the second contest of a back-to-back set.

There is little room for error for the Sabres (35-34-5, 75 points), who closed to within six points of the Washington Capitals for the final