Shots: BUF 32 | LAK 27
Buffalo Sabres Goals:
- Thompson (Krebs, Samuelsson)
- Carrick (Benson, Metsa)
- Dahlin (Unassisted) (PP)
- Benson (Norris, Malenstyn) (EN)
Los Angeles Kings Goals:
- Panarin (Kopitar, Kempe)
Final Thoughts
The Sabres continue their torrid pace with another win out west. It was a relatively even game heading into the third period until Edmundson crushed Benson along the boards. Benson, being a true hockey player, took the hit to give Carrick an open lane to the net and he buried the eventual game winner.
The failed coach’s challenge gave Buffalo their only power play of the day which Cody Ceci ensured was a successful one. Dahlin was credited with the goal after a rebound bounced off Ceci to give the Sabres a two-goal lead.
Poetically, Benson buried the empty netter to ice the game as a clear reward from the hockey gods for taking the hit that swung the game in Buffalo’s favor.
The Carrick acquisition continues to pay dividends as he now has five goals and six points in 8 games with the Sabres.
This hot streak continues to propel Buffalo to the top of the Eastern Conference. Next up, the Sabres finish up their West coast trip with the Pacific Division leading Anaheim Ducks.