Sabres win 4-2, tie Lightning for Atlantic Division lead
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Buffalo, N.Y. Jason Zucker tipped Bowen Byram’s shot for a go-ahead goal 7:38 into the second period as the Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 Monday at KeyBank Center, and Jack Quinn scored into an empty net with 1:54 remaining to seal the regulation victory.
The win moved Buffalo into a tie with Tampa Bay at 102 points in the Atlantic Division this week; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves and has strengthened his starting-case, while Nikita Kucherov scored his 400th goal but Tampa still holds one fewer game and the division tiebreaker.
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Timeline
- 1. Early season: Sabres and Lightning compete through regular schedule for Atlantic positioning.
- 2. March (earlier): Buffalo featured in a high-scoring 8-7 game referenced by local coverage.
- 3. Monday: Jason Zucker scores the go-ahead goal; Sabres win 4-2 at KeyBank Center.
- 4. Monday: Jack Quinn scores empty-net goal; Luukkonen records 23 saves in the win.
- 5. This week: Montreal–Tampa matchup and remaining games will determine final seeding.
Why it matters
The Sabres' win is a big deal for hockey fans. It's not just about the game, but about the race for the Atlantic Division lead. This could affect playoff matchups and the road to the Stanley Cup. If you're a fan, keep an eye on the Montreal–Tampa game this week.
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