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March 26, 2018, 11:03 PM ET [17 Comments]
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Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres rallied for a 3-2 victory against the Maple Leafs, snapping Toronto's home winning streak at 13 games.





The Maple Leafs had not lost on home ice since January 22. Toronto's 13-game streak was the longest in the NHL this season.

In the battle of of generational center men between Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews, Buffalo's franchise player lit the lamp on two occasions, including the game winning goal.








Eichel's two goals against Toronto give him 24 goals for the season. His career high for goals in 24, which he accomplished in his freshman and sophomore seasons.

Eichel's next goal will be his career best.


Since the 2000-01 season, Eichel ranks tied with Jochen Hecht for sixth most multi-goal games in a Sabres sweater with 15 apiece.

1. Thomas Vanek - 44
2. Derek Roy - 20
3. Jason Pominville & Miro Satan - 19
5. Drew Stafford- 18
6. Jack Eichel, Jochen Hecht - 15
8. Danny Briere - 13
9. J.P. Dumont - 12
10. Evander Kane - 11






Defenseman Casey Nelson also scored for the Sabres, who still find themselves in 31st place in the NHL standings.

Zemgus Girgensons chipped in two assists.

Chad Johnson made 39 saves.

The Sabres next hit the ice on home ice on Thursday night when they host Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings.


Sabres top prospect Casey Mittelstadt will make his NHL debut against Detroit. Mittestadt, 19, will sign his three-year NHL entry level contract on Tuesday in Buffalo.





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Casey Mittelstadt will be in Buffalo on Tuesday, He will sign his spankin new entry level contract. Then he will practice with his Sabres teammates.






Mittelstadt will be in the lineup on Thursady night when Detroit wings through Buffalo.

Mittelstadt will play center in his Buffalo debut.



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Evander Kane did it again.

He scored his 8th goal in his 13th game with the Sharks. Kane now has 13 points in 13 games played with the Sharks. He now has 28 goals and 25 assists this season. Kane's career highs are 30 goals and 57 points.


The Sharks have now won eight straight games after their shootout win in Chicago on Monday night. The Sharks are 11-2 in the 13 games since the Kane trade from Buffalo to San Jose on February 26.

Look at this sick breakaway goal!











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