Overview
- Clayton Keller scored 47 seconds into overtime and added an assist on Nick Schmaltz’s third‑period opener in Utah’s 2-1 win in Buffalo.
- Karel Vejmelka stopped 17 shots and earned the secondary assist on the winner, while Buffalo’s Alex Lyon turned aside 33 in the loss.
- JJ Peterka was booed throughout his first game back in Buffalo, recorded three shots without a point, and received no in‑arena tribute from the Sabres.
- Buffalo’s Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring, acquired for Peterka, were also held off the scoresheet, reflecting a tight, low‑event game.
- The Mammoth improved to 9-4-0 and head straight to Toronto for the second half of a back‑to‑back, as the Sabres’ overtime skid extended to four losses in their last five OT games.