The San Jose Sharks put on a show in Buffalo, delivering a convincing 6-2 win over the Sabres on Tuesday night. After a slow first period, the Sharks came alive, erupting for four goals in the third to seal their second straight victory.
How It Happened
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First Period – A Quiet Start
- Both teams played cautiously, with the Sharks outshooting Buffalo 10-5.
- San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini hit the post twice, but neither team found the net.
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Second Period – The Action Picks Up
- Timothy Liljegren put the Sharks on the board just over a minute into the period.
- The Sabres responded with a power-play goal from JJ Peterka to tie the game at 1-1.
- Nico Sturm restored the Sharks’ lead with under two minutes left in the period, making it 2-1 heading into the third.
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Third Period – Sharks Take Over
- William Eklund extended the lead early in the period.
- Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith each scored, breaking Buffalo’s defense wide open.
- Tyler Toffoli sealed the game with an empty-net goal, securing the 6-2 victory.
- Buffalo’s Tage Thompson scored his 30th goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough to stop San Jose’s offensive surge.
Key Performances
- William Eklund, Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and Timothy Liljegren each recorded a goal and an assist.
- Shakir Mukhamadullin and Jake Walman contributed two assists each.
- JJ Peterka extended his point streak to six games with a goal and an assist for Buffalo.
- Sharks’ defense was solid, limiting the Sabres to just 22 shots on goal.
What This Means
- Sharks snap an eight-game losing streak with back-to-back wins.
- Sabres’ struggles continue, dropping their fourth straight game.