STAFF REPORTS
Final Score
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Final | SOG | |
| Lightning (12-5-1) |
0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 31 |
| Sabres (10-6-2) |
1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 19 |
Game Summary
Event Summary
Top Notes
- The Sabres are now 4-0-1 in their last five home games. It is the first time the team has posted points in five consecutive home games since they earned points in seven straight from Jan. 7 to Feb. 7, 2017 (6-0-1).
- After scoring tonight, Jeff Skinner (13 goals) finished the game with sole possession of second place in the NHL.
- Skinner also finished the game tied with Patrick Kane for the league lead with his 11 even-strength goals.
- Sam Reinhart recorded an assist on Skinner’s goal and now has seven points (1+6) in his last five games.
- The Sabres are now 9-0-0 this season when Reinhart records a point.
- With his goal tonight, Kyle Okposo now has three points (2+1) in his last three games against the Lightning.
- Conor Sheary’s assist on Okposo’s goal gives him five points (3+2) in his last five games.
- Nathan Beaulieu recorded two assists to earn his sixth career multi-point game and first since March 30, 2017 vs. Florida (0+2).
Tonight’s Goaltenders
| Tonight’s Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Decision | SV% | GAA |
| Lightning | Domingue | L | .895 | 2.05 |
| Sabres | Hutton | W | .967 | 1.00 |
| Updated Season Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
| Lightning | Domingue | 3-2-0 | .887 | 3.43 |
| Sabres | Hutton | 7-6-1 | .916 | 2.65 |
Post-Game Audio
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