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Buffalo Falls 4-1 to Wild - Recap

Zach Parise was the difference, potting a pair for Minnesota on Tuesday as the Wild skated off with a 4-1 victory over the Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Bettors who backed the Wild were rewarded as -102 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.

Minnesota got goals from Zach Parise(2), Jonas Brodin, and Jason Zucker in the victory. Parise opened the scoring at 7:14 of the first period.

Alex Stalock turned in a 30-save effort for the Wild.

Brandon Montour scored for the Sabres, finding the net behind Alex Stalock.

Buffalo got a 22-stop effort from Linus Ullmark in the loss.

Minnesota scored 1 times on 7 chances on the power play, while Buffalo went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Minnesota lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 31-26.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Avalanche. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston.