John Tavares scored twice as part of a second-period outburst and added an empty netter for his 14th career hat trick as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from a 3-1 deficit to pick up a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.

When things looked bleak for Toronto, Nick Robertson and John Tavares combined to score three goals in 2:31, and the Maple Leafs found themselves with a lead.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres treated fans to a high-octane showdown, with the Leafs emerging victorious 6-4. The game saw stellar performances from both sides, but it was John Tavares who stole the spotlight with a hat trick,