nhl Game Recap
Recap - Sabres Defeat Washington 4-3
Buffalo needed a shootout to earn a 4-3 victory over Washington on Monday in NHL action at KeyBank Center.
Bettors who backed the Sabres were rewarded as +136 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Buffalo got goals from Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and JJ Peterka in the victory. Peterka opened the scoring at 4:42 of the first period.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen turned in a 25-save effort for the Sabres.
Washington got goals from Tom Wilson(2), and Aliaksei Protas in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 24-stop effort from Charlie Lindgren in the loss.
Buffalo scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Washington went 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Buffalo 28-27 in the game.
Next game, Buffalo takes its act on the road to face Ottawa looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face Vancouver.