Overview
- Alex Lyon stopped 23 shots for his seventh career shutout and is one win shy of the NHL record for consecutive road victories.
- Buffalo broke the game open with three goals on three shots in 1:43 of the second period.
- Sam Carrick scored twice, Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist, and Noah Ostlund and Tage Thompson also found the net.
- Alex Nedeljkovic made 11 saves but none during the decisive second-period flurry as San Jose dropped its third straight and stayed just outside a wild-card spot.
- The Sabres have won 11 of their past 12 games, extending a torrid run that has reshaped the top of the East.