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Keller Scores 47-Second OT Winner as Utah Beats Sabres 2-1

This was the teams' first clash since the summer trade that sent JJ Peterka to Utah for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring.

Overview

  • Clayton Keller ended the game 47 seconds into overtime to snap Utah’s two-game losing streak.
  • Karel Vejmelka stopped 17 shots and recorded an assist on the winner, while Buffalo’s Alex Lyon made 33 saves.
  • Nick Schmaltz opened the scoring early in the third period before Noah Ostlund tied it with his first NHL goal.
  • Buffalo fans booed former Sabre JJ Peterka throughout his first visit back since the June 26 deal.
  • The Sabres have one win in their past five games but points in seven straight, with St. Louis up next as Utah heads to Toronto.