BUF Goal (8:57) – Josh Gorges (1), assisted by Rasmus Ristolainen (10), Jamie McGinn (4)
The Sabres got on the scoreboard first with a shot from Josh Gorges that beat Cam Ward short side. It wasn’t a particularly good shot, but it looked to change directions a couple of times before going past Ward.
2nd Period
CAR Goal (4:59) – Victor Rask (7), assisted by Eric Staal (10), Elias Lindholm (3)
Elias Lindholm forced a turnover in front of the net, Eric Staal gathered the puck and shot quickly.