Despite a lackluster start to the game where it seemed like Buffalo just wouldn’t get a bounce to go their way, the Buffalo Sabres captured a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks to finish off their western road trip.
After a pregame ceremony to honor Paul Kariya and retire his #9 to the rafters of the Honda Center, the Ducks struck first in the game as Sam Steel scored his first career NHL goal with under four to play in the opening frame. Steel deflected a shot by Brandon Montour into the net behind Carter Hutton.