Buffalo Sabres End 13-Game Losing Streak With 7-1 Victory Over Islanders
The Sabres delivered a dominant performance, scoring a season-high seven goals and showcasing improved defense to secure their first win in a month.
- Rasmus Dahlin led the Sabres with a career-high four assists, tying the franchise record for a defenseman and marking the most assists by an NHL defenseman this season.
- Jiri Kulich had a standout game, scoring two goals and adding an assist, while six different Sabres contributed goals in the win.
- Buffalo's defense stepped up, blocking 30 shots and limiting the Islanders to only five high-danger chances at 5-on-5 play.
- Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves, including key stops during critical moments, to secure the victory for the Sabres.
- The win comes after a challenging 13-game winless streak, during which the team struggled with consistency and scoring, but they now aim to build momentum going forward.