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Sabres Down Carolina 3-2 - Match Report

Buffalo needed a shootout to earn a 3-2 victory over Carolina on Sunday in NHL action at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo won as a +114 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Owen Power, and Jeff Skinner each scored for the Sabres in the victory. Skinner opened the scoring for Buffalo.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen turned in a 30-save effort for the Sabres.

Carolina got goals from Martin Necas, and Tony DeAngelo in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Carolina got a 30-stop effort from Spencer Martin in the loss.

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

Buffalo outshot Carolina 32-32 in the game.

Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Hurricanes will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.