The Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. Owen Power scored the winning goal in the extra period, completing a rally from a two-goal deficit in the third.
How did Buffalo complete the comeback?
The Sabres trailed 4-2 in the third period before Dennis Gilbert scored his first goal as a Sabre, in his 27th game with the team, and his first for any club since Dec. 31, 2023. Mattias Samuelsson tied the game at 4-4 a little more than two minutes later. Buffalo (4-3-1) has now overcome a two-goal, third-period deficit for the third time this season.
Power's overtime goal was his second OT winner of the season. Jack Quinn assisted on the play and finished with two goals and two assists, matching a single-game career high of four points. Quinn, who also fought, recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick and has eight points (4+4) this season.
What were the other key numbers?
Kirill Marchenko scored a hat trick for Toronto, and Auston Matthews opened the scoring in the first period. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started in net for Buffalo and stopped 26 of 30 shots.
Who was missing for the Sabres?
Buffalo played without Rasmus Dahlin (upper body) for a second straight game. Coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday morning that Dahlin has a 50/50 chance to play Saturday in Montreal.
Forward Josh Norris is "in protocol" after an injury in overtime, Ruff said. Forward Jiri Kulich missed the game after not feeling well during the morning skate; he returned to Buffalo as a precaution, and tests came back negative, so he is considered day to day.
FAQ
Who scored the overtime winner?
Owen Power scored in overtime, with assists from Jack Quinn and Noah Ostlund.
How many points did Jack Quinn record?
Quinn had two goals and two assists, matching his single-game career high of four points.
