John Tavares recalled watching a Toronto Maple Leafs game where Mats Sundin scored his 500th goal against the Calgary Flames back in 2006. On Tuesday, he has the chance to do the same thing as he sits on career goal No. 499 with the Flames in town.

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BUF 3, TOR 4 | OT, 1:28 – John Tavares (5) from Matthew Knies (8) The Sabres return home, where they've won four straight, to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Tickets are available here. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:45 p.m., with MSG's pregame coverage beginning at 6.

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TORONTO -- John Tavares scored his 499th NHL goal 1:28 into overtime to help the Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at Scotiabank Arena Saturday. Tavares took a lead pass from Matthew Knies and shot over Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s blocker from the slot on a breakaway for the game-winning goal.