It's actually an interesting question. Do the Buffalo Sabres fly to Toronto, or do they bus it in? I have no idea at all, but I think they would normally drive here, but current conditions may mean they chartered a flight instead. In any case, the Leafs start the countdown to the Olympic break tonight with the final five games, and this one will be the final home game.

After tonight, the Leafs hit the road to go back out west and do the Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton circuit, and yes that means more games at 10:00 p.m. ET, except for Vancouver which is the HNIC game, and is logically positioned for the Toronto fan base that matters at 7:00 p.m. ET, so we can all enjoy the rage of Canucks fans about the time of the game.

We'll have our preview of the game out later this morning after morning skate with the lineups.

Here's the video of Willy addressing Fingergate.

Speaking of Olympics, Auston Matthews is all in for Team USA.

Matthews says U.S. has what it takes to win gold at 2026 Winter Olympics | NHL.com
Maple Leafs captain believes near-miss at 4 Nations will pave way to top prize
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I think you can figure out on your own what is being said here by our old Leafs prospect Sean Durzi, who is now migrated from the Kings to the Utah Utahs.

A trade happened, or at least was finalised late last night.

Speaking of the Islanders, we'll learn today of the fallout from Brian Rust elbowing Brock Boeser's head at the very end of the Canucks-Islanders game on Sunday.

Rust to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Penguins game | NHL.com
Forward facing discipline for illegal check to head against Canucks wing Boeser
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Enjoy your Tuesday and have some good wings.

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