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Leafs vs Sabres Game 8 Preview: Nylander Moved to First Line, Dressing 7 Defenseman, and Best Bets
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The Toronto Maple Leafs return home for Game 8 of the 2026-27 NHL season as they prepare to take on the Buffalo Sabres, and Zack Phillips gets you set for puck drop with a full Leafs vs. Sabres game preview!
Coming off a frustrating 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth, the Maple Leafs could be making some significant changes to their forward combinations. While the lines have yet to be confirmed, it appears head coach Jim Hiller is looking to shake things up as Toronto searches for more consistency. Zack breaks down the potential adjustments, what they could mean for the Leafs' top players, and whether a new-look lineup can help get the team back on track.
Plus, Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start in goal, while Chris Tanev remains sidelined with a week-to-week injury. Zack discusses how Toronto can manage without one of its most important defencemen, the challenge of facing a Buffalo Sabres team without Rasmus Dahlin, and the biggest matchups to watch.
Zack also shares his keys to the game, projected lineup possibilities, best bets and predictions as the Maple Leafs look to bounce back on home ice!
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