Buffalo Sabres Defeat Ottawa Senators 6-4, Skinner and Thompson Score Twice Each

Sabres secure victory despite late Senators rally; game also marks retirement recognition for former Senators goaltender Craig Anderson.

Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson each scored twice, carrying the Sabres to a 6-4 victory over the Senators.
The game was marked by a special celebration for former Senators goaltender Craig Anderson's retirement. Anderson, now a hockey liaison for the Sabres, had his career commemorated with a ceremonial puck drop.
Despite an early lead by the Sabres, the Senators narrowed the gap to 5-4 in a late-game rally, but Thompson secured the Sabres' victory with an empty-netter goal.
Senators' goaltender Anton Forsberg struggled during the game, letting in five goals within the first two periods, leading to him being replaced by Joonas Korpisalo in the third.
Senators' captain Brady Tkachuk left the game visibly distressed after a collision but returned in the third period. However, after taking exception to a hit by Alex Tuch, he took an instigator penalty and could potentially face a suspension.