The Buffalo Sabres saw their three‑game winning streak come to an abrupt end on Wednesday night, falling 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators at the KeyBank Center. After leading 1-0 heading into the third period, Buffalo was unable to hold off the late surge from Ottawa.

First two periods: Sabres take the lead

Buffalo earned a 1-0 advantage early in the second period when forward Peyton Krebs found the back of the net, assisted by Zach Benson. The goal gave the Sabres a one‑goal cushion and the momentum to control much of the middle portion of the game.

Third‑period rally by Ottawa

The Senators responded in the third period with two quick goals. Shane Pinto tied the game, and shortly thereafter Michael Amadio scored the decisive goal that put Ottawa ahead for good. The game‑winning tally came after a sustained offensive push that left the Sabres scrambling for a response.

Ottawa goaltender Samuel Ersson earned the distinction of the game’s first star, making several key saves to preserve the lead. The Senators outshot the Sabres 30‑24 and dominated the face‑off circle, winning 37 of 53 draws.

Special teams and power‑play notes

Both teams were unable to capitalize on power‑play opportunities, finishing the night with zero power‑play goals. Each side went 0‑2 on the man‑advantage, underscoring the tight defensive play that characterized the contest.

What’s next for Buffalo

Despite the loss, the Sabres bounce back quickly with a home matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The team will look to regain its winning form before traveling to Las Vegas for a Sunday afternoon game against the Golden Knights.

Fans can expect a competitive weekend as Buffalo seeks to re‑establish its momentum and climb back into the playoff picture.

Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.