nhl Game Recap
Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Wrap - Edmonton Wins 8-3
Zach Hyman scored twice to lead the Oilers over Buffalo 8-3 on Thursday at Rogers Place.
Bettors who backed the Oilers were rewarded as -231 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Edmonton got goals from Zach Hyman(2), Mattias Ekholm(2), Darnell Nurse, Connor Brown, Ryan McLeod, and Leon Draisaitl in the victory. Draisaitl opened the scoring at 18:55 of the first period.
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 29 Buffalo shots in the victory.
Buffalo got goals from JJ Peterka(2), and Victor Olofsson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 30 of 38 shots for the Sabres, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Edmonton scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Buffalo went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Buffalo lost the shots on goal battle to Edmonton by a margin of 38-29.
Edmonton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Maple Leafs. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track at Calgary.