Sabres Defeat Blues 4-2 With Late Power-Play Goal and Kulich's Highlight Finish
Buffalo extends its win streak to three games as special teams and strong goaltending secure a rare victory in St. Louis.
- Jason Zucker's power-play goal with 9:30 remaining broke a 2-2 tie, giving the Sabres the lead in the third period.
- Jiri Kulich sealed the win with a highlight-reel breakaway goal, slipping the puck between Jordan Binnington's legs with 3:41 left.
- Buffalo capitalized on two of three power-play opportunities, improving their road power-play performance after struggling earlier in the season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves to withstand a heavy offensive push from the Blues, who outshot the Sabres 37-16 overall.
- The Blues' power play went 0-for-4, continuing their challenges with special teams, while the Sabres swept the season series against St. Louis for the first time in years.