The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently the second sports team in Canada's largest city. That's a position they are not used to since Leafs followers follow their sport and team as if it's their devout religion. But with the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Maple Leafs are competing outside of the spotlight. That situation is not bothering veteran John Tavares. The Maple Leafs center scored in overtime Saturday to earn a 4-3 triumph over the Buffalo Sabres. Expand Tweet

The goal was the 499th of Tavares' career. He added an assist to his game-winner and he is off to a wonderful start this season. The veteran center has scored 5 goals and 7 assists this season for 12 points, and he is second on the team in scoring to William Nylander.

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