Buffalo Sabres Ice the Devils with a 5-2 Victory at KeyBank Center

The Buffalo Sabres, with a record of 3-2, faced off against the New Jersey Devils, standing at 2-3. In an evenly matched contest, the Sabres emerged victorious with a final score of 5-2.

The game began with the Devils taking an early lead in the first period by scoring two goals. However, their momentum was short-lived as they failed to add any more points for the remainder of the match. The Sabres' goaltender made an impressive total of 28 saves on 30 shots throughout the game, boasting a save percentage of nearly 100 percent and securing a win for his team.

The second period saw a resurgence from Buffalo as they scored two goals to level the playing field. Their offensive efforts were relentless and fruitful; they fired off a total of 36 shots during the game and achieved an impressive shooting percentage of 14 percent. The third period was dominated by Buffalo's offense as they added three more goals to their tally.

Buffalo's defense also played a crucial role in their victory. They delivered twice as many hits as their opponents with a total count reaching up to 38 hits compared to New Jersey's mere fifteen. Furthermore, Buffalo blocked sixteen shots from New Jersey while maintaining strong defensive play that contributed significantly to their win.

While faceoffs were not Buffalo's strongest suit this time around—winning only eighteen out of fifty-three—their performance in other areas more than compensated for it. Notably, two empty-net goals solidified their lead towards the end of regulation time.

Looking ahead after this home victory at KeyBank Center before an enthusiastic crowd numbering over fifteen thousand fans, Buffalo will prepare for another challenge on home ice against Toronto Maple Leafs scheduled for March 30th at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on ESPN+ and Hulu starting at approximately nine o'clock Eastern Time Zone.