Overview

• The Buffalo Sabres suffered their eighth consecutive loss, falling 3-2 to the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night.
• Lindy Ruff benched key players, including Owen Power and JJ Peterka, during the game in an effort to instill accountability and address recurring mistakes.
• Owen Power and Tage Thompson scored late third-period goals, but the Sabres failed to capitalize on opportunities, including a lackluster power play that went 0-for-2.
• Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves, keeping the Sabres competitive despite defensive lapses and turnovers leading to high-danger chances for the Rangers.
• With a record of 11-14-4, the Sabres are now just one point ahead of last place in the Eastern Conference and face a challenging road stretch against Washington and Toronto this weekend.