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Sabres Break Out With 8-4 Win Over Senators for First Victory

Brady Tkachuk faces at least a month out with Ottawa evaluating surgery, forcing early lineup shifts.

Oct 15, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (73) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) and Detroit Red Wings center Mason Appleton (22) fight for position in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) reacts after scoring his second goal of the game against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ottawa Senators center Dylan Cozens (24) skates to the net with the puck as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) defends during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Buffalo snapped an 0-3 start by overwhelming Ottawa 8-4 at KeyBank Center to move to 1-3-0 as the Senators fell to 1-3-0.
  • Jason Zucker netted two power-play goals in a four-goal second period, while Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn each scored twice and Alex Lyon made 33 saves.
  • Special teams swung the game with two Buffalo power-play tallies and a short-handed goal, complementing an even-strength strike from Alex Tuch and an empty-netter by Jiri Kulich.
  • Quinn opened the scoring on a power play when his one-timer missed the net, caromed off the glass, hit goalie Leevi Merilainen’s back and crossed the line.
  • Ottawa played its first game without Tkachuk, got Drake Batherson’s season debut, and saw Merilainen stop 19 shots as the club prepares to host Seattle on Thursday.