BUFFALO — And now for something completely different.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (3-3-1), who are down half of their top four and are overhauling their top six, will dress a lineup Friday in Buffalo that hardly resembles the one that got run over by the New Jersey Devils three days ago.

Shutdown defenceman Chris Tanev (upper body) left Tuesday’s loss early after taking a knock to the head and has been placed on injured reserve.

Top offensive defenceman Morgan Rielly (undisclosed) was also injured that night. He skipped practice Wednesday and Thursday but did take part, albeit briefly, in Friday’s optional morning skate in Buffalo. He is a possibility to play Saturday. • NHL on Sportsnet Livestream Hockey Night in Canada, Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, the Oilers, Flames, Canucks, out

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