Lindy Ruff, head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, faces mounting pressure as his team endures a 10-game winless streak following a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ruff acknowledges the challenge and takes responsibility for the team's struggles, emphasizing the need for improvement and unity.

Despite early leads, the Sabres faltered against the Leafs, with players like Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn expressing frustration over their performance. Meanwhile, Toronto's John Tavares shone with a hat trick, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of the two teams.