Canucks Edge Sabres 3-2, Climb to Western Conference Summit

Elias Pettersson's two goals propel Vancouver to a narrow victory, placing them atop the Western Conference standings.

Elias Pettersson scores twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, pushing the Canucks to the top of the Western Conference standings.
The win places Vancouver one point ahead of the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche, with a record of 43-18-8.
Rasmus Dahlin scores both goals for the Sabres, showcasing a strong performance despite the loss, and setting a career-high with 17 goals this season.
Devon Levi, in his first NHL start since January, makes 31 saves for Buffalo, but the team's playoff chances are further dimmed as they fall five points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Sabres' power play struggles, going 0 for 4, while Vancouver capitalizes on their opportunities, including a power-play goal.