Anaheim Ducks' Third Period Surge Falls Short Against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center

The Anaheim Ducks faced off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, resulting in a 5-3 victory for the home team. The Ducks now hold a record of 21-21-3, while the Sabres improve to 24-15-4. Despite a valiant effort in the third period, where they scored all their goals, the Ducks were unable to overcome an early deficit.

First Period

The game began with both teams testing each other's defenses. However, it was the Sabres who struck first with a goal that set them on course for victory. The Mighty Ducks struggled to find their rhythm and ended the period without scoring.

Second Period

The second period saw continued pressure from Buffalo as they extended their lead with another goal. Anaheim's defense worked hard but couldn't prevent the Blue and Gold from finding opportunities. Lukas Dostal made several key saves to keep his team within reach.

Third Period

In an electrifying third period, Anaheim's offense came alive as Leo Carlsson led by example with one goal and one assist. Mason McTavish also found his way onto the scoresheet, contributing significantly to closing down Buffalo's lead. Despite these efforts and outshooting their opponents 34-32 overall, it wasn't enough to change the outcome of this intense matchup.

For fans looking forward to more action from Anaheim, mark your calendars for January 13th when they host Dallas Stars at Honda Center at 10:00 PM EDT. Catch all live coverage on TNT or stream via HBO Max or truTV.

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