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Sabres Rally for 7-6 Thriller Over Ducks
30 Oct
Summary
- Tage Thompson scored three goals and two assists for Buffalo.
- Buffalo overcame an early two-goal deficit to win.
- Anaheim lost its seventh game in its last eight contests.
The Buffalo Sabres mounted an impressive comeback to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 7-6 on Thursday night. Tage Thompson was the star of the game, scoring three goals and adding two assists, marking his 10th career hat trick. Zach Benson also had a strong performance with a goal and two assists.
Buffalo fell behind early, trailing 3-1 in the first period. However, they responded with six consecutive goals, showcasing their offensive prowess. This marked a significant turnaround from their earlier deficit and secured their second win of the current road trip.
The Anaheim Ducks struggled, suffering their seventh loss in the past eight games. Roger McQueen netted his first NHL goal, and Cutter Gauthier scored twice, ending a nine-game goalless streak. Despite late efforts to tie the game, the Ducks could not hold off the Sabres' relentless attack.
