The Buffalo Sabres capped a successful road swing on Saturday with a 3‑2 win against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles. Tage Thompson led the offense, scoring twice, including the decisive power‑play goal with 6:20 remaining in the third period. Jack Quinn added a goal, while Zach Benson and Rasmus Dahlin each contributed two assists. Goaltender Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen turned aside 27 shots, and the Sabres converted two of three power‑play opportunities.
Buffalo’s victory marks its third straight win and its seventh point earned in seven consecutive road games. The team now sits at a 7‑4‑3 record and will return home to host the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.
Penguins Lose a Close Contest in Montreal
Across the border in Montreal, the Pittsburgh Penguins fell 5‑4 to the Canadiens. The Penguins trailed by two goals late in the third period, but veteran captain Sidney Crosby sparked a comeback with a goal at the 3:11 mark, prompting the team to pull its goaltender. Crosby and defenseman Erik Karlsson each recorded a goal and two assists, while Tommy Novak and Rickard Rakell also found the net for Pittsburgh.
Canadiens netminder Sergei Murashov stopped 22 shots. Crosby’s assist marked his 1,112th career assist, moving him past Ray Bourque for the most assists with a single franchise in NHL history.
Pittsburgh will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, looking to rebound from the narrow loss.
Key Takeaways
- Buffalo’s road success continues, highlighted by strong special‑teams performance and balanced scoring.
- Penguins showed resilience but were unable to secure the win despite a late surge.
- Both teams have upcoming home games that could further shape their playoff positioning.
Fans of both clubs will be watching closely as the season progresses, with the Sabres aiming to maintain momentum and the Penguins seeking to translate their late‑game effort into a victory.
Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.
