nhl Game Recap
Nashville Falls 5-3 to Sabres - Recap
Nashville was unable to break down Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on Saturday, firing 40 shots but scoring only 3 times in a 5-3 loss against the Sabres.
Buffalo was an underdog by +120 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Buffalo got goals from Victor Olofsson, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, Kyle Okposo, and Jeff Skinner in the victory. Skinner opened the scoring at 11:37 of the first period.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen turned in a 37-save effort for the Sabres.
Nashville got goals from Jeremy Lauzon, Roman Josi, and Ryan Johansen in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 33 shots for the Predators, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Buffalo went 1-for-4, while the Predators were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Nashville outshot Buffalo 40-33 in the game.
Buffalo looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Predators will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Calgary.