Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was replaced by Eric Comrie in goal for the Sabres due to an injury. The Sabres faced the Florida Panthers, trailing 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 in the second. Despite outshooting the Panthers, the Sabres struggled to score, eventually losing 4-3. Tage Thompson scored twice for the Sabres, but the Ducks took the lead and held on for the win.
Shots up to 36-15. #Sabres still trail with 23.3 seconds left.
With 2:09 to go in the third, the Sabres use their timeout.
We are down to 10:27 left in the third. #Sabres still trailing the #Ducks -- the Ducks! -- 4-3.
#Sabres 2-23-2 when trailing after two. #Ducks 9-2-1 when leading after two.
After 40: Ducks lead the Sabres 4-3. Shots on goal are 27-13 for Buffalo.
Sabres down 4-3 after two periods despite having a 27-13 shot advantage.
End-2nd: #Sabres trail #Ducks 4-3 even though shots are 28-13. Nobody gonna be worrying about who's saluting whom after this one if this keeps up.
Ducks take a 3-2 lead. Vatrano's second goal of the game is a backdoor tap-in from McTavish with 5:26 left in the 2nd period. Yikes.
Vatrano scores again on a 2-on-1. Great pass by MacTavish. And #Sabres trail #Ducks 3-2 with 5:26 left in the 2nd in a game they're outshooting the opponent, 24-10.
MacTavish for tripping 14 seconds after the goal. #Sabres back to the PP. Shots are 21-5 in this game. You go up two in this one and the Ducks are going to be starting the plane's engines.
Thompson slams home the PP one-timer for No. 16. #Sabres had control of the puck on that one. Multiple shots. Gibson just too slow to get to his right. 2-1 at 8:10 of 2nd.
2-1 Sabres Tage Thompson scores on the power play with 11:50 left in the 2nd period. One-timer from the left circle beat Gibson at the near post. Thompson's 16th goal of the season.
Shots are 17-5 Sabres. They're getting their first power play 7:05 into the second period.
After 20: Sabres and Ducks tied 1-1. Shots on goal 14-4 for Buffalo. Peterka had more shots on goal (5) in that period than the Ducks as a team.
Sabres and Ducks tied at 1 after one period. Sabres have a 14-4 shot advantage.
End-1st: #Sabres and #Ducks tied at 1-1. Shots currently 14-4 for BUF....
This feels like a two-goal game coming for Peterka. He's everywhere. He's got five shots on goal in the period. #Sabres
John Gibson made a toe save to deflect Tage Thompson's shot wide during a breakaway, then the Sabres center hit the crossbar. Second breakaway of the first period for the Sabres.
John Gibson made a toe save to deflect Tage Thompson's shot wide during a breakaway, then the Sabres center hit the crossbar. Second breakaway of the first period for the Sbares
Tage Thompson with a breakaway from the red line in and fired it wide. Gets another chance moments later and Gibson deflects it out of play.
#Ducks tie it. Adam Henrique alllllllllll alone in front. Yeesh. 1-1 at 10:10 of the first. That just can't happen. #Sabres
1-0 Sabres Jordan Greenway from the high slot.
1-0 Sabres Jordan Greenway scores on a wrist shot from the high slot with 10:53 left in the 1st period. Greenway has 6 goals and 9 points in his last 12 games.
Sabres with the jump early in this one, creating several chances and outshooting the Ducks 6-2 through the first six minutes. Still 0-0.
Greenway breakaway off Dahlin outlet pass. Gibson save, as puck went through 5 hole and out the other side. Greenway took out the ref in the corner on the flyby too. Ouch. #Sabres
#Sabres scored on PP, Tage Thompson one-timer from left circle. 1-0 at 18:57. #MNWild
Sabres pull Comrie for the extra attacker with 2:28 to go.
Down to 2:28 left. #Sabres pull Comrie. Trail 2-0 despite outshooting #FlaPanthers 42-26.
Sabres pull Comrie with 2:28 to go.
#Sabres up to 38 shots on goal. No goals.
Tkachuk scores on a shot from deep left that got through Comrie. Did Lundell touch it in front? 2-0 with 2:44 left in 2nd. #Sabres #FlaPanthers
Bennett gone for night's first penalty. Tough hit from behind on Peterka. #Sabres get first PP of the game with 8:58 left in the 2nd.
Sabres down 1-0 after one period and being outshot 16-11.
End-1st: #FlaPanthers lead #Sabres 1-0. Shots are 16-11 for the visitors. Strong period for Comrie to keep it close.
END OF 1: Panthers 1, Sabres 0 Shots: 16-11 FLA
Sabres beginning to warm up. Eric Comrie’s starting. https://t.co/MU8OXdK1rC
Eric Comrie and Anthony Stolarz lead the #Sabres and #FlaPanthers out for warmup.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was expected to start for the #Sabres tonight but he is out with an injury. Eric Comrie gets his first start since Dec. 5 against the #FlaPanthers. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/uoXaNXvUmz