Sam Reinhart scored in regulation and in the shootout to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
Top Notes
- Evan Rodrigues tied his career high with his seventh goal of the season.
- Rodrigues now has eight points (5+3) in his last 10 games.
- With his goal tonight, C.J. Smith now has a goal in each of his last two NHL games.
- Rasmus Dahlin scored his seventh goal of the season, tying Aaron Ekblad for the fifth-most points by an 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history (29).
- Sam Reinhart recorded two points (1+1) tonight. The Sabres are now 20-8-4 this season when he records a point and 29-4-6 in his career when he records at least two.
- Reinhart now has 26 points (7+19) in 25 home games this season.
- Jake McCabe earned the primary assist on Reinhart’s goal to extend his point streak against Minnesota to four games (1+4).
- Jack Eichel’s two-assist night gives him seven points (2+5) in his last six games and seven points (2+5) in six career games against the Wild.
Tonight’s Goaltenders
| Tonight’s Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Decision | SV% | GAA |
| Wild | Dubnyk | O | .897 | 3.74 |
| Sabres | Ullmark | W | .911 | 3.69 |
| Updated Season Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
| Wild | Dubnyk | 20-17-4 | .913 | 2.59 |
| Sabres | Ullmark | 11-5-3 | .914 | 2.93
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