Buffalo Sabres Fall to Vegas Golden Knights, Extend Losing Streak

Jack Eichel shines against his former team as Vegas secures NHL's top spot with a 3-1 victory.

The Buffalo Sabres lost 3-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights, concluding their four-game road trip with a 1-2-1 record.
Former Sabres captain Jack Eichel recorded a goal and an assist, continuing his strong performances against his former team with 12 points in four matchups.
Vegas dominated early, outshooting Buffalo 26-10 in the first two periods, with Mark Stone and Tanner Laczynski scoring first-period goals.
Sabres goaltender James Reimer made 30 saves in his fifth start of the season, stepping in after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's struggles in Colorado.
The Sabres remain last in the Eastern Conference and face the Washington Capitals next, as Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.