Buffalo Sabres Drop Seventh Straight Game in 6-5 Shootout Loss to Red Wings

Buffalo's struggles continue as defensive lapses and power-play woes lead to another defeat, leaving the team near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

The Sabres squandered a 5-3 lead in the third period, allowing Detroit's Andrew Copp and Moritz Seider to score and force overtime.
Buffalo's power-play struggles persisted, going 1-for-25 over their last stretch of games, including a missed opportunity late in regulation.
Detroit's rookie goalie Sebastian Cossa, making his NHL debut, stopped all shots in overtime and secured the shootout win after replacing Ville Husso in the second period.
Buffalo's defensive issues were exacerbated by the absence of captain Rasmus Dahlin, with individual mistakes and lapses leading to critical goals for Detroit.
The Sabres, now 11-13-4, face mounting pressure to reverse their skid and address structural and composure issues highlighted by coach Lindy Ruff.