Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (23) skates past Leafs fans in the stands before the game against the Sabres at KeyBank Center, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
We've quickly learned Don Granato has quite the mind to talk hockey with the media. The Sabres coach doesn't speak in cliches and buzzwords, gives just enough information to fill reporters' notebooks on one hand and keep them at bay at times on the other hand. He won't throw players under the bus, but you know when he thinks his club needs to pick up the pace too.
Defenseman Morgan Rielly scored the game-winning goal with 12 seconds remaining on a screened Aaron Dell to spoil the comeback attempt and give the Maple Leafs a 5-4 victory over the Sabres.
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ondrej Kase (25) tosses a puck to fans in the stands before the game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Â
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (23) skates past Leafs fans in the stands before the game against the Sabres at KeyBank Center, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ondrej Kase (25) tosses a puck to fans in the stands before the game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Â