Overview
- Clayton Keller scored 47 seconds into overtime to secure Utah’s 2-1 win in Buffalo after setting up Nick Schmaltz’s third-period opener.
- Karel Vejmelka made 17 saves and was credited with the secondary assist on the winner after quickly moving the puck following a glove stop.
- It was the first meeting since Utah acquired JJ Peterka for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring, and none of the traded players registered a point.
- Buffalo played without forwards Zach Benson, Jason Zucker and Jiri Kulich; freshly recalled Noah Ostlund scored his first NHL goal.
- The Sabres offered no tribute and fans booed Peterka on puck touches, while Alex Lyon’s 33 saves could not prevent Buffalo’s latest overtime loss.