Overview
- Utah erased a 2-0 deficit with a four-goal third period, featuring tallies from J.J. Peterka, Lawson Crouse, Nick Schmaltz and an empty-netter by Clayton Keller.
- Karel Vejmelka made 17 saves for Utah, which secured its second win in seven games after falling from an early-season perch near the top of the West.
- Isak Rosen scored both Buffalo goals, but the Sabres fell for the fourth straight time and are 1-3-4 over their past eight games.
- Colten Ellis started for Buffalo and faced 32 shots, as the Sabres continued to struggle converting chances after entering as the NHL’s worst in shooting percentage.
- Lindy Ruff’s group remains short-handed with Jiri Kulich out long-term due to a blood clot, Jason Zucker ill, Zach Benson sidelined, and Rasmus Dahlin on personal leave.