The Hurricanes scored three first-period goals in a span of 3:32, and though the Sabres had opportunities to rally, their power play failed them in a 5-2 loss at Lenovo Center.
Immediately after the opening puck drop in the first period, Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens and Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi dropped their gloves and began exchanging some big punches.
Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch also scored and Dylan Cozens had three assists for Buffalo.
Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch also scored and Dylan Cozens had three assists for Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) is stopped by Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (21) and goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday,
Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Ducks on Tuesday night. JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch also scored and Dylan Cozens had three assists for Buffalo.
Denver, Colorado, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) celebrates his goal with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and center Dylan Cozens (24) and center Tage Thompson (72) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.
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Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson scored goals for the Sabres to ignite the comeback. Buffalo finished with a 36-20 lead in shots but went 0-for-4 on the power play. Montreal went 2-for-5 with the extra man, with four of its opportunities coming during the first period.
The Sabres have tested the passion and patience of the fan base with what will soon be a 14-season playoff drought.