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Recap - Sabres Defeat Anaheim 4-3

Buffalo got a pair of goals from Rasmus Asplund as the Sabres skated to a 4-3 victory over Anaheim on Thursday at Honda Center.

Bettors who backed the Sabres were rewarded as +119 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.

Buffalo got goals from Rasmus Asplund(2), Arttu Ruotsalainen, and Zemgus Girgensons in the victory. Girgensons opened the scoring at 15:03 of the first period.

Craig Anderson turned in a 34-save effort for the Sabres.

Anaheim got goals from Adam Henrique, Troy Terry, and Simon Benoit in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Anaheim got a 25-stop effort from Anthony Stolarz in the loss.

Buffalo scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Anaheim went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.

Buffalo lost the shots on goal battle to Anaheim by a margin of 37-29.

Next game, Buffalo takes its act on the road to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Anaheim, they head on the road to face Vegas.