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Sabres vs Rangers Final: 3-2 - Recap

Buffalo needed a shootout to earn a 3-2 victory over New York on Saturday in NHL action at KeyBank Center.

The Sabres were a +222 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Buffalo got goals from Casey Mittelstadt, and Victor Olofsson in the victory. Mittelstadt opened the scoring at 13:01 of the first period.

Linus Ullmark stopped 28 of 30 New York shots in the victory.

New York got a goal from Artemi Panarin(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

New York got a 27-stop effort from Igor Shesterkin in the loss.

On the power play, Buffalo went 0-for-2, while the Rangers were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.

New York outshot Buffalo 30-29 in the game.

Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Pittsburgh.