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Penguins Fall 3-1 Against Buffalo - Game Recap

Conor Sheary was the difference, potting a pair for Buffalo on Thursday as the Sabres skated off with a 3-1 victory over the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Buffalo won as a +169 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Buffalo got goals from Conor Sheary(2), and Rasmus Dahlin in the victory. Sheary opened the scoring at 5:23 of the first period.

Carter Hutton turned in a 28-save effort for the Sabres.

Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins, finding the net behind Carter Hutton.

Matt Murray stopped 38 of 41 shots for the Penguins, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Buffalo scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Pittsburgh went 1-for-5 with the man advantage.

Buffalo outshot Pittsburgh 41-29 in the game.

Buffalo heads into a battle against the Devils. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Columbus.