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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.
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