Overview
- Erik Karlsson scored twice, contributing to the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, marking their fourth consecutive win.
- Goaltender Tristan Jarry achieved his third shutout of the season, stopping all 35 shots he faced, despite recently returning from an injury that caused him to miss a game.
- Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and provided an assist, leading the team with eight goals this season.
- The Penguins' victory followed a successful three-game sweep on a California road trip, demonstrating their strong performance on the road.
- Despite playing on the second of back-to-back nights, the Sabres, who had been 4-1-1 in their previous six games, were unable to score against the Penguins.