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Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins Wrap - Buffalo Wins 5-2

Buffalo got a pair of goals from Jack Eichel as the Sabres skated to a 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena.

Buffalo won as a +199 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Jack Eichel(2), Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons, and Sam Reinhart each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Girgensons opened the scoring for Buffalo.

Carter Hutton stopped 41 of 43 Pittsburgh shots in the victory.

Evgeni Malkin(2) scored for the Penguins, finding the net behind Carter Hutton.

Pittsburgh got a 21-stop effort from Tristan Jarry in the loss.

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

Pittsburgh outshot Buffalo 43-26 in the game.

Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jets. The Penguins will aim to get back on the winning track at Washington.