Sabres Edge Kings 1-0 with Zucker's Game-Winning Goal
Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns first shutout of the season in his return from injury as Los Angeles struggles offensively.
- Jason Zucker scored the lone goal 38 seconds into the third period, tipping Rasmus Dahlin's shot on a power play for his 200th career goal.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves to secure his sixth career shutout and first of the season after missing two games with a lower-body injury.
- The Kings failed to capitalize on five power-play opportunities, continuing their struggles with a new five-forward unit that has yet to score.
- Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin extended his point streak to seven games, contributing an assist on Zucker's goal and solidifying his role as a key playmaker.
- Los Angeles has now lost three of its last four games, while Buffalo improves to five wins in its last seven despite missing leading scorer Tage Thompson.