Buffalo Sabres defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Tuesday night thanks to a strong performance by goalie James Reimer, who made 33 saves.
Reimer recorded his first shutout of the season and 31st of his career. Goals for the Sabres were scored by Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and JJ Peterka. This win marks the Sabres` fifth consecutive victory, a feat they haven`t achieved since January 2023.
Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 15 saves, but the team suffered their third straight loss. This defeat ensured the Washington Capitals claimed the Metropolitan Division title.
Tage Thompson extended his goal-scoring streak to five games with his 44th goal of the season. Alex Tuch scored his 34th goal of the season and sixth shorthanded goal, also extending his point streak to seven games.
Key Takeaways:
Sabres: Buffalo`s strong finish to the season, winning 10 of their last 13 games, highlights their potential. Playoff contention was lost when Montreal defeated Detroit.
Hurricanes: Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov returned from injury absences but the Hurricanes lost their third game in a row on their current road trip.
Key Moment:
Alex Tuch`s shorthanded goal, set up by Ryan McLeod and Bowen Byram, was a crucial point in the game.
Key Stat:
Thompson`s five-game goal streak includes eight goals, the most in a streak for the Sabres since Miroslav Satan in 1998-1999.
Up Next:
Sabres will start a three-game road trip in Columbus on Thursday. Hurricanes will conclude their four-game road trip in Washington on Thursday.
