Penguins Beat Sabres 4-2 With Third-Period Push

Jarry’s return from a lower-body injury steadied Pittsburgh, ending a brief skid.

Overview

Bryan Rust and Kevin Hayes struck in the third period after Mathew Dumba opened the scoring, and Connor Dewar added an empty-netter.
Tristan Jarry returned after seven games out and was credited with either 27 or 29 saves, depending on the outlet.
Erik Karlsson recorded an assist to tie Brad Park for 12th-most career assists by an NHL defenseman at 683.
Jack Quinn scored both Buffalo goals to extend his goal streak to three games, while rookie Tristan Broz made his NHL debut for Pittsburgh after an AHL recall.
The win snapped a two-game slide for the Penguins, and the Sabres’ road record fell to 1-6-2.