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New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres Wrap - Buffalo Wins 7-2

Buffalo got a pair of goals from Sam Reinhart as the Sabres skated to a 7-2 victory over New Jersey on Saturday at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo won as a -116 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Buffalo got goals from Sam Reinhart(2), Victor Olofsson(2), Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, and Kyle Okposo in the victory. Olofsson opened the scoring at 2:56 of the first period.

Carter Hutton stopped 18 of 20 New Jersey shots in the victory.

New Jersey got goals from Travis Zajac, and Kyle Palmieri in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

New Jersey got a 29-stop effort from MacKenzie Blackwood in the loss.

Buffalo scored 3 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

New Jersey lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 36-20.

Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Jackets. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.